[o_o)_
5. If necessary, add oil until the oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see Figure 16). Do not
add too much oil.
OII FIll Cap/Dipstick
NOTE: Oil level must be at
Full mark
Figure 16
6. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE;
Synthetic oil is recommended
for operating temperatures
below 32 °R
Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for all
temperatures.
DO NOT mix oi! with
gasoline.
FILL GAS:
This engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control
System: EM (Engine Modifications)
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WARNING: Alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
NOTE:
To avoid engine
problems,
the
fuel system
must be emptied
before
storage
for 30 days or longer.
Start the
engine
and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh
fuel next season.
See the Storage
sec-
tion in this manual
for additional
infor-
mation.
Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,
clean,
unleaded
regular,
unleaded
pre-
mium,
or reformulated
automotive
gas-
oline with a minimum
of 85 octans.
DO
NOT use leaded
gasoline.
Make sure
that the container
you pour the gasoline
from is clean and free from rust or other
foreign
particles.
Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods
of
storage
in the container.
Fuel Tank
\
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WARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
•
Turn engine off and let engine
cool at least two minutes before
removing the gas cap.
•
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot,
or when snow thrower is in an en-
closed area.
•
Keep away from open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
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•
Never fill the tank completely.
Fill
the tank to approximately
1-1/2"
below the top of the tank opening
to provide space for expansion of
fuel.
•
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
•
Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine.
•
Store gasoline in a clean, ap-
proved container and keep the
cap in place on the container.
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