Tire Pressure
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi. Check the side wall of the tire for the recommended maximum tire pressure
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.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
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.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Briggs and Stratton Engine Operator’s Manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: Your snow thrower is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to Briggs and Stratton Engine Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions.
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.
Figure
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.
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