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condition. Carefully screw in the spark plug
by hand to avoid threading problems.
5. Tighten the spark plug with the supplied
socket to compress the sealing washer.
NOTE:
• Tighten a new spark plug a 1/2 turn after
it seats to compress the sealing washer.
If refitting the same, used spark plug,
tighten it 1/8–1/4 turn after it seats to
compress the sealing washer.
• Tighten the spark plug properly. A loose
spark plug can overheat and damage
the engine.
DRIVE BELT
When replacing the drive belt the skid shoes
should be removed before removing the casing.
SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
Check the shave plate and skid shoes for wear,
and replace if necessary.
LUBRICATION
Auger bearings
Lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings
on the side of the frame with a thin oil once
every season.
STORAGE
Follow the instructions below if the snowblower
is not going to be used for at least 30 days.
1. Empty the carburettor and fuel tank
to prevent deposits forming in the fuel
system.
2. Run the engine until the fuel tank is
empty and the engine stops due to a
shortage of fuel.
3. Change the engine oil.
to the upper limit mark.
6. Replace the oil filler cap with the dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Wash your skin with soap and water
after changing the oil.
• Used oil must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
Cleaning the engine
Allow the engine to cool for at least 30 minutes
before cleaning. Remove any dirt off the
engine at regular intervals.
IMPORTANT:
Never spray water on the engine – risk of fuel
contamination or water entering through the
muffler and damaging the engine.
Spark plug
WARNING!
The muffler gets very hot during use and
remains hot for a long time after the engine
has stopped – risk of burn injuries. For good
engine performance, the spark plug must be
clean and have the right spark gap.
1. Remove the cap from the spark plug and
unscrew the spark plug with a spark plug
spanner.
FIG. 6
2. Check the spark plug. Discard the spark
plug if it is visibly worn or if the insulator
is cracked or broken. Clean the spark plug
with a steel brush if it is to be used again.
3. Measure the spark gap with a feeler
gauge. Adjust, if necessary, by gently
bending the electrode. The electrode gap
should be 0.6–0.8 mm.
FIG. 7
4. Check that the sealing washer is in good
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