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FILL OIL:
NOTE: Engine may already contain
some residual oil. Check frequently
when filling the crankcase. DO NOT
overfill.
The snow thrower was shipped with a
container of 5W30 motor oil. This oil
must be added to the engine before op-
erating.
1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and
fill the crank case to "FULL" line on
dipstick. DO NOT overfill. See
Figure 6.
2. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: For extreme cold operating
conditions of 0°F and below, use a par-
tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier
starting.
NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be
used to make starting easier in areas
where temperature is consistently 20°F,
or lower.
NOTE: Oil level must be between full and
Add mark. Figure 6
FILL GAS:
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CER-
TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR-
NIA AND US EPA EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:
Are certified to operate on regular un-
leaded gasoline. Include the following
emission control system(s): EM, TWC
(if so equipped). Include any user ad-
justable features-therefore no other ad-
justments are needed.
_IL WARNING: Experiences In-
dicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system must be emptied before
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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 the Stor-
age section in this manual for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,
clean, unleaded regular, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automo-
tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded
gasoline. Make sure that the con-
tainer you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other for-
eign particles. Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods
of storage in the container.