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OPERATION
,_ WARNING:Read Operator's Manual before operating
machine. Thismachine canbe dangerousif used
carelessly.
,, Never operatethe snowthrower without all guards,covers,
shields in place.
,, Never directdischargetowards windows or allow
bystandersnear machine while engine is running.
,, Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating
position.
,, Disconnectspark plug beforeuncloggingthe impeller
housingor the dischargechute and beforemaking
repairs or adjustments.
,, Whenleavingthe machine, removethe safety key.To
reducethe riskoffire, keepthe machine cleanand free
from spilledgas, oil, anddebris.
STOPTHESNOWTHROWER
1. Releasethetractiondriveclutchlever(B,Figure15).
2. PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure22)totheOFFpositionandpulloutthe
safetykey(B).
TRACTIONLOCKPiNS
Therighttractionwheelcanbecompletelyreleasedusingthelockingpin
(A,Figure16).Thisallowstheunittobeeasilymovedwiththeengineoff.
TractionLock Pins Figure16
CHECKTHE OiL (BEFORESTARTING ENGINE)
NOTE:The engine was shippedfrom the factory filled with oil.
Checkthe level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
1.Makesuretheunitis level.Useahighqualitydetergentoil classified
"ForServiceSF,SH,SJ, SL,or higher".
2. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstick(A,Figure17)andwipewithacleancloth.
3. Inserttheoilfillcap/dipstickandturnclockwisetotighten.
4. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstickandchecktheoil.
NOTE:Donotcheckthe level of the oilwhile the engineruns.
5. If necessary,addoil untiltheoil reachestheFULLmarkontheoil fill
cap/dipstick.Donotaddtoomuchoil.
6. Tightentheoilfillcap/dipsticksecurelyeachtimeyouchecktheoil
level.
NOTE:Forextreme coldoperating conditionsof O°F(-18°C) and
below, usea synthetic5W30motoroil for easierstarting.
NOTE:S.A.E. 5W30 motoroil may be usedto makestarting
easier in areas where the temperature is20°F (-7°C) to O°F
(-18°C). Synthetic 5W30 isacceptable for all temperatures.
DONOTmix oil with gasoline. See Chartfor oil recommenda-
tions.
oF
50 _
32
14
-4
-22
°C
0_._ _''__" _'_40
' '_"...............30
_ €
Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultinhardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)theuseof10W-30maycauseincreasedoilconsumption=Check
oil levelmorefrequently.
FULL
CheckingtheOil Figure17
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