Sears 944.528117 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
FIG. 16
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 16)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from
the factory already filled with oil.
1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL’ mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over­
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
A WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois­
ture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system of an engine while In storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let It run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions
for additional Information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products In the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
CHOKE
CONTROL ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP/DIPSTICK GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
STARTER
BUTTON
PRIMER
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 17
TO START ENGINE
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Voit
A.C. eiectric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
• Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a
licensed electrician.
A
WARNING: Do not use the electric
starter If your house Is not a 120 Volt
A.C. three-wire grounded system. Se­
rious personal Injury or damage to your
snow thrower could result.
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into
ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep
the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
2. Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
3. Rotate choke control to “FULL position.
4. Connect the power cord to the engine.
5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the
electric starter.
6. Push starter button until engine starts.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five con­
tinuous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait
5 to 10 seconds between each attempt.
7. When the engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
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