Preparing and Adjusting Your Snow Thrower
Checking Oil Level
The engine is shipped without oil in the engine. You must fill enough oil and check the oil level prior to
operating the snow thrower. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage and void the engine warranty.
1. Remove either side mounted filler cap dipstick
or high oil fill dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and turn
clockwise until fully seated. Then remove the
dipstick by turning it counter-clockwise. Check
the oil level shown on the dipstick.
3. Securely screw in the filler cap/dipstick. Running
the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage. Always check the engine oil before
start up.
Skid Shoe
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them
downward, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw
loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.
• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in
position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts.
Move skid shoes to desired position.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against
the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Fill if oil is below
“Add” on the dipstick
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