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you wish to raise the auger shave plate. The skid shoes should not touch the board.
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With the two (2) nuts loose allow the skid shoe to slide to the ground then tighten the
nuts to secure the skid shoe
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Snow Thrower Preparation
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.
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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.
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Do not overkill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and
securely.
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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 staring the engine.
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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.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
A fuel indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the red stop plate inside of
the strainer, Be careful not to overfill.
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