8717621
302cc OHV Winter Gas Engine
V4.0
10
For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
HOW TO DRAIN OIL
WARNING! When you drain the oil from the oil drain plug, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and
result in a fire or explosion. To empty the fuel tank, run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or drain the tank and
carburetor using the drain plug.
1. The oil must be drained from the oil drain plug (Fig. 6-1).
2. Remove the dipstick (P).
3. Place an approved container below the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the oil drain plug and allow oil to the drain into an
approved container.
5. Install the oil drain plug and wrench tighten.
IMPORTANT! Used oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it
on the ground or down a drain or throw it in the trash. It is
recommended to take it to your local recycling centre or service
station for reclamation.
HOW TO CHECK/ADD OIL
1. Level the engine.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. Remove the dipstick (Fig. 9-1) and wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck without screwing it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure the oil is at the
FULL mark (Fig. 9-2) on the dipstick.
6. Remove the oil fill cap (F).
7. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil filler neck
(Fig. 9-3). Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then
recheck the oil level.
8. Replace and tighten the dipstick and oil fill cap.
AIR FILTER
This engine is not equipped with an air filter. Do not use this engine for anything other than snow removal. Use during spring,
summer or autumn can allow moisture and dust to enter and damage the engine’s internal components.
TESTING FOR SPARK
There are several types of spark testers. All will attach to the engine’s spark
cap and the spark plug terminal.
1. Remove the spark cap.
2. Attach tester’s spark cap to the spark plug terminal.
3. Insert the other end of spark tester into the engine’s spark cap.
4. Pull recoil starter one or more times and observe the spark tester to see if it
indicates the spark plug is working.
REPLACING A SPARK PLUG
NOTICE! Using an incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage.
NOTICE! Do not choke for spark with spark plug removed.
For the engine to perform well, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free
of deposits.
1. Remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.
2. Pull the Spark plug cap off of the spark plug (Fig. 8-1).
3. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.
Fig. 6
6-1
Fig. 7
F
7-1
7-2
7-3
F
Fig. 8
8-1
8-2
8-2
8-3
