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Warning
Operation with low oil level may damage the
engine.
Increased oil level indicates water or fuel ingress.
Do not start the engine if the dipstick is taken out.
8.1.2 Changing the oil
Change the oil for the first time after 5 hours of engine
operation.
Then change the oil every 50 hours of engine operation.
Change the oil only in a warmed-up engine.
1. Take the dipstick off and clean the oil fill area of any
debris.
2. Pump the oil out through the oil fill. Please make
sure to dispose of the used oil in an environmentally
safe way. We recommend that you take the used oil
in a closed container to your nearest waste disposal
site.
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Warning
Dispose of the oil in accordance with current
legislation.
3. The engine should be located on a horizontal
surface. Add the recommended oil to the upper
mark level (lower edge of the oil hole).
4. Put the dipstick cap back and tighten it.
Use engine oil that meets or exceeds SJ and SL standards of
API. Do not use special oil additives. Always check the API
service mark on the oil container to make sure it contains
SJ, SL or equivalent symbols.
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 oil is recommended for common
use. Engine oil capacity is 1.1 liters.
8.2 Fueling
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Warning
Fill the gasoline engine according to the
Briggs & Stratton engine manual.
Fuel is highly flammable and explosive, you should
avoid getting burned and injured while working
with it.
Stop the engine before refueling. Make sure there are no
heating appliances, sparks or flames around.
Refuel only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area and only
if the engine is stopped. If the engine has been recently
running, let it cool down first.
Spilled fuel is not only highly flammable but toxic and may
be harmful to people and the environment. If fuel spills,
wipe it up as soon as possible.
Make sure that there is enough fuel in the tank. Fill the fuel
tank up to the bottom part of the filler neck, as shown in
Figure.
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Warning
Do not fill the tank with fuel above the maximum
level. The fuel expands when heated. If the tank is
overfilled, then the fuel heated by engine or sun
can leak from the tank.
Do not spill fuel, especially on the engine and the
muffler as it may cause fire and heavy injuries.
Wipe the spilled fuel dry.
After refueling make sure that the cap of the fuel
tank is sealed tightly.
If the Snowdog leans heavily or turn over it is
possible for the fuel to leak through the fuel tank
cap.
8.3 Chain
8.3.1 Checking the chain tension
Visually inspect the proper tension of the chain after each
use. There should be no damage to the rollers or chain links.
There should be no jamming or rusty links.
It is necessary to remove the protection cover (if available)
to check the chain tension. Correctly tensioned chain will
have a loose lift of 0.2 in (5 mm) between the sprockets.
Loose lift less than 0.2 in (5 mm) will result in rapid chain
wear and will lead to fast sprocket wear. An excessively
loose chain can fall off during operation. Loose chain needs
to be tightened.
