Sears 270-3250 - Manual (Page 14)

5. Remove the oil filler cap again and inspect the attached dipstick. Oil should now
be visible on the stick. If oil is not visible on the stick, you may need to add more
oil and repeat steps 4 and 5.
6. Replace the oil filler cap and screw tightly.
NOTE: Even if you have previously measured 21 ounces of oil, some spillage is
common when adding oil to the crankcase. Always ensure that the engine has
sufficient oil by checking the dipstick. See Figure 6 for proper oil level.
Figure 5- Removing oil filler cap
If this is not your first time using the snow thrower:
Figure 6- Proper oil level
Before each use, you should check the oil level in the snow thrower:
1. Unscrew the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean dry cloth. Now
replace the cap.
2. Remove the oil filler cap again and inspect the attached dipstick. Oil should now
be visible on the stick. If oil is not visible on the stick, you may need to add more
oil and repeat these steps to check the proper oil level.
3. Once you have ensured the engine oil level is correct, replace the oil filler cap and
screw tightly.
Add/ Check Gasoline
£k WARNING: Gasoline and gas fumes are highly flammable.
• Do not fill tank near an open flame.
• Do not overfill. Always check for fuel spills.
To ensure that the snow thrower runs smoothly, use only FRESH, UNLEADED GAS
WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 87 OR HIGHER. To add gasoline:
1. Make sure the snow thrower is turned off and situated on a level surface.
2. Unscrew gas cap and set aside (NOTE: the gas cap may be tight and hard to
unscrew).
3. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. The snow thrower fuel tank when
new from the package is empty. The capacity of the fuel tank is 0.95 Gallons. BE
CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL. Do not fill the gas tank to the very top.
4. Replace fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth.
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