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TENANCE

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ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig. 18) before

starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use°Add S.A.E_10W-30 motoroil or equ iva- lenL Tighten fill capldipstick securely each time you check theoil level SA,E_ 5W-30motor oil may be used

to make starting easier in areas where the temperature is 20° F or iower_

Changethe oil afterlirst two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours (See Fig. 19).

•Position snow thrower so that the oil drain ptug is lowest point on the engine. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill captdipstick,. Drain oil into a suitable container. Oil will drain more freely when warm,

•Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,, Refill crankcase with S_AE, i0W-30 motor oit (or equiva- lent). S.A_E,.5W-30 motor oil may be used to make

starting easier in areas where the temperature is 20 ° F or Iower_

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FIG, 18

OIL FILL CAP/

DIPS'lICK

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SPARK PLUG

•Make sure that the spark plug is tightened securely into the engine and the spark pJug 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 thesparkplugand reset thegapperiodically

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FIG. 19

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