OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) |
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WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or | ||
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be | ||
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline | ||
used to adjust the skid plates. | near an open flame. | |
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing |
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and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the |
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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso- | ||
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height | ||
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in | hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract | |
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk, | moisture which leads to separation and forma- | |
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper | tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can | |
damage the fuel system of an engine while in | ||
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper | ||
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel | ||
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface | ||
system should be emptied before storage of | ||
to be cleared is uneven. | ||
30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start | ||
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower | ||
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines | ||
over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks | and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next | |
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the | season. See Storage Instructions for additional | |
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property | information. Never use engine or carburetor | |
damage or damage to the snow thrower. | cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent | |
• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, | damage may occur. | |
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use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted |
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to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position. |
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ON / OFF | RECOIL (AUXILIARY) | ||
1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. | |||
STARTER HANDLE | |||
SWITCH | |||
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2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov- |
| GASOLINE | |
ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates |
| FILLER CAP | |
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely. |
| CHOKE | ENGINE OIL FILL |
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HIGH POSITION |
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| TROL |
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(LOW GROUND |
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CLEARANCE) |
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| AUGER |
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| HOUSING |
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SCRAPER BAR |
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HEX | SKID PLATE |
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NUTS | SAFETY |
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LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE) |
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FIG. 16 |
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SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 16) |
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The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After |
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considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn | FUEL | PLUG | |
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, | NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. | |
providing additional service before requiring replacement. | ||
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. | ||
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar. |
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FIG. 17 | ||
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil.
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 “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
•To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17)
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness. | 11 |