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Filling the Engine with Oil
Your snowthrower comes with only a few ounces of
oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, add
oil.
Note: The bottle that comes with the snowthrower
contains 25 oz. of oil.
Max. fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
•
For temperatures above 32
°
F (0
°
C), use
SAE 30W.
•
For temperatures between 0
°
F and 32
°
F (–18
°
C
to 0
°
C), use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W.
•
For air temperatures below 0
°
F (–18
°
C), use
SAE 0W30.
1.
Remove the
dipstick.
2.
Slowly pour oil
into the oil fill tube
to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on
the dipstick. Do
not overfill.
3.
Install the
dipstick securely.
Note: Do not spill
oil around the oil fill
tube; oil could leak
onto traction parts
and cause the
traction to slip.
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Checking the Tire Pressure
The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between
17 and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa).
Checking the Scraper and
Skids
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Scraper and
Skids on page 16.
Before Operating
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
snowthrower 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.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the
gasoline.
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