Adding Fuel

Warning! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.

1.Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.

2.A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Fig. 3-7. Be careful not to overfill.

Fuel Level Indicator

Top View

Figure 3-7

Checking Oil Level

CAUTION: The engine is shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.

NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

1.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See Fig. 3-8.

2.Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.

3.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Fig.

3-8. Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may result in engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.

Fill between high and low marks

Figure 3-8

4.Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.

Adjustments

Skid Shoes

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.

Caution: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.

•For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.

•Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway

NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1.Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-9.

2.Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

3.Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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