Maintenance And Storage; Engine Maintenance - Thunderbay Y43 Manual De Funcionamiento

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF TO COOL AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG
BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR
EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. (65 °C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS.
KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE
PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND RE-
PAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTE- NANCE CAN BE DONE.
During the assembly process or
while operating or maintaining
your auger, if you have any
questions, please
Authorized Service Center at the
toll free number listed above.
call our

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
AUGER MAINTENANCE
 The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the
factory.
 Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
 For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment.
 Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can
cause the buildup of harmful condensation.
 If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and
disconnect spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting
edge of blade for any signs of wear. If blades show any
of these signs, they need to be sharpened or replaced.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

COOLING FINS
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.
AIR FILTER
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed.
Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is
not installed on engine.
Service the air cleaner after 20 hours of operation or every
3 months of use.
CLEAN FILTER DAILY IN EXTREMELY DUSTY
CONDITIONS!
IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN
CLEANING. ALWAYS PRESS!
STEPS FOR CLEANING RING STYLE FOAM FILTER
SEE PARTS EXPLOSION ON PAGE 16
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris
are removed. Press filters when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing
filter until it is dry.
4. Apply oil to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
Y43 Model
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