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ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a !/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: ttis not recommended to operate the snowthrower
over gravel orrocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown bythe
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
, if snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjustskid plates by loosening the hexnuts, then mov-
ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
HIGH
(LOW GROUND
AUGER
[ HOUSING
ti // SCRAPER BAR
= = ._._ NITS
/
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 19
SCRAPER BAR
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 20)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
• Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
• When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
IT°#g#
DRIFT
CUTTER
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
FIG. 20
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oi!.
1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULIL'mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• Tochange engine oil, see "TO CHANGE ENGINE Oil"
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 21)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tankfiller neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasolinewith
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oilwithgasoline.
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be usedwithin30
days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions foradditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE PRIMER ENGINE OIL
I _ / /" FILL CAP /
SAFETY i
IGNITION
KEY
RECOIL STARTER BUTTON
HANDLE POWER CORD PLUG
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 21
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