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Foreaseofmaneuverabilityinlight
snow conditions, disconnect the
kllck pin from the wheel locked
position and push into the single
wheel drive position (unlocked axle
hole only). See Figure 12.
K]ick Pin
Unlocked Single Wheel
Position D_ive
Figure 12
NOTE: Do not check the level of the
oil while the engine runs.
2. Remove the oil fill cab/dipstickand
wipe with a clean cloth.
3. Insert the oilfill cab/dipstick and
turn clockwise to tighten.
4. Remove the oNfill cab/dipstick and
check the oil
5. If necessary, add oil untilthe oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see F_ure 13). Do not
add too much oil.
NOTE: Make sure that the Idiokpin is
in the single wheel drive position ofthe
axle only and not through the locked
position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Before you service or startthe en-
gine, familiarize yourseff with the
snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and locationof all
controls.
2. Check the tension of clutch cable
before startingthe engine. See To
Adjust The Control Cable para-
graph in the Service & Adjust-
merits section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
4. Make sure the height adjust skids
are pmpedy adjusted. See To Ad-
just Skid Height paragraph in the
Service & Adjustments sectionof
this manual.
5. Checktire pressure (14-17
pounds). Do not exceed maximum
amount of pressure.
CHECK THE OIL:
NOTE: The engine was shipped from
the fectoPJfilled with oil. Check the lev-
el of the oil. Add oil as needed.
To Add Oil
1. Make sure the unit is level.
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%
NOTE: OII level
must be at the
Full mad(
Figure 13
6. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oillevel.
NOTE; Synthetic oil can assist with
starting in extreme cold temperatures.
Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for all
temperatures. DO NOT mixo=1with
gasoline.
FILL GAS:
This engine is certifiedto operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control
System: EM (Engine Modifications).
4_b WARNING: Alcohol blended
fuels (eelied gasohol or
those using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
NOTE; To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system must be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See the Storage
section in this manual for additionalino
formation.
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