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The operator should become familiar with the following
pre-operational check list, and perform each check prior to
starting or operating the Husky. REFER TO PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE SECTION OF MANUAL, page 9, for
details.
1. Check for proper level of engine oil. Fill crankcase
through dipstick opening. The oil level is indicated by
marks on the dipstick. See Figure 4.
2. Check gasoline tank for sufficient gas supply. Use a good
grade of clean regular gasoline.
KEEP SMOKERS AND FLAMES AWAY
WHEN REFUELING. BE CAREFUL NOT
TO SHORT FUEL CAN ON ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS.
Figure 4
Breaking in a new engine, in the proper manner, will greatly
increase its life.
There is no quick way to force the establishment of good
bearing surfaces, and these can only be obtained by running
a new engine carefully and under reduced speeds and loads
for a short period of time.
Run the engine for an hour without load, at 1/2 throttle.
The speed should then be increased gradually to engine op-
erating speed, still without load, for an additional two
hours. If at all possible, operate the engine at light loads for
a period totalling about eight hours, before maximum load
is applied.
3. Inspect battery for:
A. Proper electrolyte level.
B. Clean cables of dirt and corrosion.
C. Clean terminals of dirt and corrosion.
Refer to Figure 5 for battery and its location.
Figure 5
4. Check to see that air cleaner element is free of debris.
Clean regularly. Refer to Figure 5 and Preventive Mainte-
nance, page 9.
5. Check flywheel screen for debris, and clean regularly.
Refer to Figure 5.
6. Visually check for loose or missing nuts, screws, and
damaged parts. Replace and tighten before starting engine.
7. Check for even tire inflation. FRONT AND REAR
TIRE INFLATION SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 8 LBS.
NOR MORE THAN 12.
NOTE: AFTER RUN-IN OF NEW ENGINES, USE OIL
RECOMMENDED IN LUBRICATION CHART.
(Page 16.)
The engine oil level must be maintained in the "safe" oper-
ating range at all times. Oil level must be between the L
(low) and F (full) marks on the dipstick. Always clean area
around dipstick so that dirt does not fall into engine when
dipstick is removed. Check daily and add oil as necessary to
maintain proper level - DO NOT OVERFILL.
On a new engine, change oil after the first 2 hours and
thereafter at 50 hour intervals. Drain oil (Figure 26) while
it is hot for it will then flow more freely and thus carry
away more impurities.
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