9
Recoil Starter
Chute Assembly
Auger Control
Auger
Shave Plate
Chute Control
Handle
Gasoline Cap
Figure 10
Adding Oil
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CAUTION
The engine is shipped without oil in the engine. You
must fill the engine with oil before operating. Running
the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage and void the engine warranty.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean
(see Fig. 9).
2. Slowly add oil until the oil level registers between high and low
(see Fig. 9). Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for the
correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.
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WARNING
DO NOT
overfill
Fill between the high and low marks
Figure 9
Control and Features
Figure 8
Adding Fuel
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WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive which may result in serious injury or property
damage. Do not fuel the snow thrower indoors or when
the engine is hot. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition. Use extreme care when handing gasoline,
avoid spilling gasoline on yourself or your clothes. Wash
your skin and change your clothes immediately if
gasoline spills on them.
1. Clean around fuel filler neck before removing the fuel cap.
2. A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill the tank
until the fuel reaches the fuel level indictor. Be careful not to
overfill (see Fig. 8).
Oil Fill
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