Preparing and Adjusting Your Snow Thrower
Shear pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and nylon locknuts is included with your snow thrower. Store
them in a safe place until needed.
Chute Clean-out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable
tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower.
Tire Pressure
The proper inflation pressure is between 15 psi and 20 psi. Check the tire pressure periodically and
maintain equal pressure in both tires at all times. Excessive pressure (well above 20 psi) may cause
the wheel (tire/rim) assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury. Do not over-inflator
the tire. Use a manual pump or portable electric tire inflator to prevent over-inflation.
NEVER USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. These engines operate best on
unleaded gasoline.
CAUTION: Do NOT use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt
or water in the fuel tank. Use only proper fuel containers that are properly marked.
CAUTION: DO NOT use E85 blended fuels. This engine is not E20/E30/E85 compatible.
Maximum recommended ethanol content: 10%
Adding Fuel
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid.
Vapors are flammable.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. A fuel indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the red stop plate inside of the
strainer, Be careful not to overfill.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Engine oil affects performance and service life. Use 4-stroke
automotive detergent oil.
• 5W-30 oil is recommended for general use (synthetic oil is an
acceptable alternative).
• The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API
label on the oil container.
Use API SERVICE category SJ engine oil, or better.
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
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