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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not operate auger before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1.Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
2.When storing for over one (1) month, use gas stabilizer in fuel.
3.Do not fill gas tank indoors or when engine is running or is hot.
4.The gear case has four (4) oz. of grease installed at the factory. It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5.For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris blocks the cooling fins or recoil housing.
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance.Your engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1.Check oil level every five (5) operating hours and before each use.
2.Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every
25operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm from recent running.
3.Frequently remove dirt and debris from cooling fins, air intake screen, levers and linkage. This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
4.Check air cleaner.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine.
5.Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
6.Check engine and auger often for loose nuts and bolts.
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