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ASSEMBLY
1.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See Figure 5.
Fill
between
high (H)
and low (L)
marks
Figure 5
2.
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, turn the cap 1/4-turn until fully
seated.
NOTE:
On some engines, a threaded cap/dipstick may exist instead of a
1/4-turn cap as described above. In this instance do not fully tighten the cap
to check the oil level. Simply rest the cap on the threads to check for proper
oil level.
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). See Figure 5. 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.
Adjustments
Skid Shoe
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory to be approximately 1/8”
below the bottom surface of the shave plate. 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 to lower shave plate.
•
When the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway, lower skid
shoes on the auger housing to raise the shave plate.
NOTE:
If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid
shoes in lowest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave
plate.
CAUTION
Operating a snow thrower equipped with steel skid shoes may result
in damage to natural stone paved surfaces (e.g. sandstone, bluestone,
limestone). For information on available polymer skid shoes, call
1-888-331-4569.
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 Figure 6.
Figure 6
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.
