Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Before Operation
Safety
•
Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all machines with electric starting
motors.
•
Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate
winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get
caught in moving parts. Wear slip resistant footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and
other foreign objects.
•
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or
lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also,
tighten any loose fasteners.
Filling the Fuel Tank
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not
use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15
or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not
use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not
store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
•
Do not
add oil to gasoline.
Figure 12
1.
13 mm (1/2 inch)
Note:
For best results, purchase only the quantity of gasoline
that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, you may add
fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline to keep it fresh for
up to 6 months.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary.
1.
Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled (refer to
) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Clean around the oil-fill cap (
).
4.
Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it.
5.
Wipe the dipstick on the oil-fill cap with a clean cloth.
6.
Insert,
but do not screw in
, the oil-fill cap into the
oil-fill hole.
7.
Remove the oil-fill cap and check the dipstick.
8.
To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick, refer
to
.
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