Fuel Recommendations

Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.

•Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.

•Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

•Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

•Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

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. 3-8. Be careful not to overfill.

Fuel Level Indicator

Top View

Figure 3-8

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. 3-9.

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

Fill between high and low marks

Figure 3-9

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. 3-9. 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.

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

Tire Pressure

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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