OIL RECOMMENDATION | Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick |
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select
the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: For extreme cold operating condi-
tions of 0 ° and below, use a partial synthetic OW30 motor oil for easier starting.
NOTE: Although
Change the oil every 25 hours and at the beginning of each season.
•Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oil into e suit- able container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Replace the oil drain plug and tighten se- curely.
,'_ CAUTION: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and tie back away from the plug before making any adjustments or repairs.
TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
Periodic adjustment of the cable may be re- quired due to normal stretch and wear on the belts. To check for correct adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward
position, resting on the plastic bumper. The control cable is correctly adjusted when the
center of the "Z" fitting is between the cen- ter and top of the hole in the clutch lever and there is no droop in the cable (see first
figure).
It adjustment is necessary:
•Disconnect "Z" fitting from drive lever (see first figure).
•Push the cable through the spring (see second figure), to expose the threaded portion of the cable.
SPARK PLUG
•Make sure that the spark plug is tightened securely into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the spark plug.
•If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to 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 periodically at .030 inch.
| forward position |
Auger Dnve | |
"Z" Fitting | (Just Contacting |
/ // PiasticBurnper) | |
when checking
Cable spring
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