Add Motor Oil to Crankcase, Check Tire Pressure

Section 2: Assembly

J.Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and Light

1.	Gently unwind the electrical wiring har-
	ness (A, Figure 2-9) from its shipping
	position and route it back toward the
	right-side handlebar.
2.	Without over-stretching the wiring har-
	ness, loop it up and around the handle-
	bar as shown in Figure 2-9.
3.	Connect the double-stranded black and
	red wires leading from each handlebar
	to the matching wires leading from the
	wiring harness. The plastic connectors
	can only be plugged in one way.
4.	Connect the single black wire leading
	from the light to the single black wire
	leading from the wiring harness.
5.	Remove excess slack from the wiring
	harness and insert the wires into the
	two wire clips shown in Figure 2-9. On
	the right-side of the engine, tuck the
	wire harness in between the starter box
	and the side of the engine (see inset,

		Connect
	Wire Clips	Single (Black)
	Wire Clips	Wires
		Wires
			B
			A
Connect Double			Tuck Wire Harness
Stranded (Black			between Starter Box
and Red) Wires		B	and Engine
		B
		B
Figure 2-9

Figure 2-9).

6. Using the plastic wire ties (B, Figure

2-9) provided, loosely secure the

wiring harness to the handlebar.

K. Add Motor Oil to Crankcase

CAUTION

Do not start engine until engine crankcase has been filled with motor oil. Failure to follow this instruction will re- sult in serious engine damage.

1.Be sure that the engine is level before checking or adding oil.

2.Unscrew dipstick. Fill oil at the dip- stick opening with fresh oil. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for correct oil specifications and quantity required. Do not use SAE 10W40.

3.Wait a few minutes after filling, allow- ing oil to settle. Insert dipstick and tighten securely. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil level on dipstick should always be at the “FULL” mark. Adjust oil level as necessary. Reinsert and tighten dipstick.

L. Check Auger Gear Case Oil Level

The auger gear case was filled at the fac- tory with the correct amount of SAE 90 gear oil. This level should be checked be- fore using the unit. Refer to Lubrication in the Maintenance section of this manual for complete information.

M. Check Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in both tires using an automotive-type tire pressure gauge. Inflate tires evenly to 8-12 psi

(55-82 kPa).

N. Install Drift Slicers (if equipped)

The drift slicers (C, Figure 2-10) are de- signed for use in deep snow. Their use is optional for normal snow conditions. NOTE: For shipping purposes, the drift slicers are installed backward.

To install the drift slicers:

1.Position the drift slicers as shown, (C, Figure 2-10) to the outside of the col- lector (auger/impeller) housing.

2.Attach the drift slicers with the four 5/16–18 x 3/4 screws and locknuts (D) provided with the drift slicers.

Figure 2-10

42051, 42052 specifications

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