,Foreaseofmaneuverabilityinlight
snow conditions, disconnect the
kllck pin from the wheel locked
position and push intothe single
wheel drive position (unlocked axle
hole only). See Figure 12.
K]ickPin
Unlocked SingleWheel
Position D_ive
Figure 12
NOTE: Do not check the level of the
oilwhile the engine runs.
2. Removethe oil fill cab/dipstickand
wipe with a clean cloth.
3. Insertthe oil fill cab/dipstick and
turn clockwiseto tighten.
4. Removethe oNfill cab/dipstick and
check the oil
5. Ifnecessary, add oil until the oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oilfill
cap/dipstick (see F_ure 13). Do not
add too much oil.
NOTE: Makesure that the Idiok pinis
inthe single wheel drive position of the
axle onlyand not through thelocked
position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Beforeyou service or start the en-
gine, familiarize yourseff with the
snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and location of all
controls.
2. Checkthe tension of clutchcable
before startingthe engine. See To
Adjust The Control Cable para-
graph in the Service &Adjust-
merits sectionof this manual.
3. Besure that all fasteners are tight.
4. Make sure the height adjust skids
are pmpedy adjusted. See To Ad-
just Skid Height paragraph in the
Service & Adjustments sectionof
this manual.
5. Checktire pressure (14-17
pounds). Do not exceed maximum
amount of pressure.
CHECK THE OIL:
NOTE: The engine was shipped from
the fectoPJfilled withoil. Check the lev-
elof the oil.Add oilas needed.
To Add Oil
1. Make sure the unit is level.
F-0410111L
%NOTE: OII level
mustbe atthe
Fullmad(
Figure 13
6. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oillevel.
NOTE; Synthetic oil can assist with
starting in extreme cold temperatures.
Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable forall
temperatures. DO NOT mix o=1with
gasoline.
FILL GAS:
This engine is certifiedto operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control
System: EM (Engine Modifications).
4_b WARNING: Alcohol blended
fuels (eelied gasohol or
those using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while instorage.
NOTE; Toavoid engine problems,the
fuel system must be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel nextseason. See the Storage
sectionin this manual for additionalino
formation.
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