Tenance, Engine, Lubrication, Spark Plug

TENANCE

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig 17) before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of con- tinuous use, Add S,A_E.,10W-30 motor oil or equivalenL Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level, S,AE. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where the temperature is consis- tently 20° F, or lower°

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at }east once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours.• (See Fig., 18).

ePosition the snow thrower so the oil drain plug isthe lowest point on the engine_ Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick, Drain the oil into a suit- able container. The oil will drain more freely when warm.

Replace the oit drain plug and tighten securely_ Refill the crankcase with SA.E_ 10W-30 motor oi!

(or equivalent)., S,A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where the temperature is consistently 20° F. or lower,

SPARK PLUG

oMake su re the spark plug is tightened securely into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the spark plug,,

oIf a torque wrench is available, torque the plug between 18 and 23 foot pounds.

Clean the area around the spark plug base before removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.

Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodicatly,

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		MUST BE BETWEEN
		FULL AND
		ADD MARK
.	E(.	NOTE: OIL	LEVEL
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FIG, 17

OIL FILL CAP/

DIPSTICK

OJL DRAIN

PLUG

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