• During maintenance, tip the unit, and empty the
fuel tank. Fuel can leak out and result in a fire or
explosion.
2. Remove the oil drain plug (D, Figure 10). Tip the
snowthrower slightly and drain the oil into an appropriate
container.
3. Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
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4. Put the unit on a level surface.
5. Clear moisture or debris from the oil fill area.
6. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 11).
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7. Slowly add oil into the oil fill. Do not
overfill. See Specifications for the oil capacity.
8. Wait one minute. Check the oil level again.
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9. When the oil level is at the top of the full indicator (B),
install and tighten the dipstick.
Adjust the Auger Control Cable
DANGER
The discharge chute contains a rotating auger that throws
snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in
the auger and result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
• Over-tightening the auger cable may cause the auger to
rotate even if the auger control lever is not engaged.
The auger must rotate only when the auger control is
engaged. When the auger control is released, the auger
must stop within 5 seconds. If the auger does not rotate or
stop, adjust the control cable or contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. STOP the engine. Remove the ignition key or the Push/
Pull key.
2. Lift the cable cover (A, Figure 12) to expose the
adjustment loops (B) and the cable end fitting (C).
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3. Move the cable end fitting to the correct adjustment loop:
• If the auger rotates when the auger control
is disengaged, attach the end-fitting to the next
lowest loop. This will decrease the belt tension.
• If the auger does not rotate when the auger control
is engaged, attach the end-fitting to the next highest
loop. This will shorten the control cable and increase
belt tension.
Note: Some slack must remain in the cable when the auger
control is disengaged.