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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
• If the snow thrower must be moved with-
out the aid of the engine, it is easier to pull
the snow thrower by the handles rather
than pushing.
• Before you service or start the engine, fa-
miliarize yourself with the snow thrower.
Be sure you understand the function and
location of all controls.
NOTE: Check tension of clutch cables be-
fore starting the engine (see To Adjust The
Control Cables paragraph on page 14).
• Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
CHECKTHE OIL
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the
factory filled with oil. Check the level ofthe
oil. Add oil as needed.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en-
gine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied before storage for 30 days or longer.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use the car-
buretor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh
fuel next season (see Storage instructions
on page 17 for additional information).
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while
the engine runs.
• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Check the
oil. _Oil Fill/Dipstick
.*%
_',_)' NOTE: Oillevelmustbe
betweenfulland addmark,
• If necessary, add oil untilthe oil reaches
the FULL mark on the oilfill cap/dipstick
(see figure above), Do not add too much
oil,
For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F
and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30
motor oilfor easier starting,
FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to op-
erate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include
the following emission control system(s):
EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user
adjustable features - therefore no other ad-
justments are needed.
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean, un-
leaded regular, unleaded premium, or refor-
mulated automotive gasoline only. DO NOT
use leaded gasoline. Be sure that the con-
tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean
and free from rust or other foreign particles.
Never use gasoline that may be stale from
long periods of storage in the container.
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• To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to O (Stop) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil
starter. Before starting the engine, be cer-
tain that you have read the following infor-
mation:
Ak CAUTION: Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorlyventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains CARBON MONOX-
IDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid
these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young teenagers
to operate or be near snow thrower while it
is operating.
/_ CAUTION: Do no attempt to remove
any item that may become lodged in auger
without taking the following precautions:
• Release auger drive lever.
• Move throttle lever to stop position.
• Remove (Do Not Turn) ignitionkey.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Do not place your hands in the auger
or discharge chute. Use a pry bar.