FILL OIL:
NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual oil. Check frequently when filling the crankcase. DO NOT overfill.
The snow thrower was shipped with a container of 5W30 motor oil. This oil
must be added to the engine before op- erating.
1.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to "FULL" line on
dipstick. DO NOT overfill. See Figure 6.
2.Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below, use a par-
FILL GAS:
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CER- TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR- NIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:
Are certified to operate on regular un- leaded gasoline. Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user ad- justable
dicates that alcohol blended
_IL WARNING: Experiences In- fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the fuel system must be emptied before
tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20°F, or lower.
NOTE: Oil level must be between full and
Add mark. | Figure 6 |
storage for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use the car- buretor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh fuel next season. See the Stor-
age section in this manual for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
1, Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automo- tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the con-
tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for-
eign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.
