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TENANCE
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ENGINE ....:
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig. 18) before
starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous use°Add S.A.E_10W-30motoroil orequiva-
lenL Tighten fill capldipstick securely each time you
check theoillevel SA,E_ 5W-30 motor oil may be used
to make starting easier in areas where the temperature
is 20° For iower_
Changethe oil afterlirst twohours ofoperation and every
25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the snow
thrower is not used for 25 hours (See Fig. 19).
• Position snow thrower so that the oil drain ptug is
lowest point on the engine. Remove oildrain plug
and oil fill captdipstick,. Drain oil into a suitable
container. Oil will drain more freely when warm,
• Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,, Refill
crankcase with S_AE, i0W-30 motor oit (or equiva-
lent). S.A_E,.5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where the temperature is
20 ° F or Iower_
SPARK PLUG
• Make sure that the spark plug istightened securely
into the engine and the spark pJug wire isattached
to the spark plug_
• If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to
23 foot pounds.
• Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine,
OIL FILL CAP/
DIPS'lICK
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FIG. 19
• Cleanthesparkplugand reset thegapperiodically
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