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IMPORTANT:
Cable tension should not be excessive.
8. Reposition sleeve over adjustment bracket.
CHECKING AND FILLING ENGINE OIL
CAUTION!
The following procedures and adjustments must be performed
before the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments
while the engine is running.
CAUTION!
To prevent engine damage, the engine is shipped without oil or
gas.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and gas before starting
the engine.
NOTE!
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. It is
recommend that high detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil be used.
Using non-detergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and using
2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
CAUTION!
Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 5W-30 oil or
equivalent. Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life of
the engine, it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use.
NOTE!
To check the engine oil level,
stop engine and place the
snowblower on
a level surface.
1. Remove the oil tiller dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth (Fig. 6).
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil tiller neck, twist to close (Fig. 7).
3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level: the oil level must be
between the lower limit mark and upper limit mark on the dipstick. The
recommended oil (SAE 5W-30 or equivalent). Do not overfill. Wipe away any
spilled oil (Fig. 8).
