4 operation, Pre-operation checklist, Warning – Troy-Bilt 42000 User Manual
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Section
4 Operation
Pre-operation checklist
1.
Review Section 1, “Safety” and
Section 3. “Controls” in this manual.
2. Check the unit for any loose or
missing hardware. Tighten or replace
as needed.
3. Check Inside the auger housing and
the discharge chute and remove any
debris.
4. Check the engine oil level.
a. Move the unit onto a level
surface.
b. Remove the engine oil dipstick
(A. Fig. 4-1).
c. Wipe the oil from the dipstick
with a clean cloth.
d. Screw the dipstick back into the
engine.
e. Remove the engine oil dipstick (A,
Fig. 4-1) again.
The oil level should be between
the “FULL” and the “ADD” marks
on the dipstick. Refer to the
engine owner manual for proper
engine oil specifications.
WARNING
DO NOT START THE ENGINE
UNTIL ENGINE CRANKCASE
HAS BEEN FILLED WITH OIL
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE.
5 Remove the gasoline tank fill cap and
check the level of gasoline in the
gasoline tank.
WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS
ARE EXPLOSIVE. NEVER
REMOVE THE GASOLINE TANK
FILL CAP OR ADD GASOLINE
WHEN INDOORS OR WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT.
WIPE UP SPILLED GASOLINE
IMMEDIATELY. KEEP SMOKING
MATERIALS, SPARKS OR
FLAMES AWAY FROM THE
FUEL TANK AND GASOLINE
CONTAINERS.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean
unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 87. Leave 1/2” of
space for fuei expansion. DO NOT
MIX OIL WiTH GASOLINE! Tighten
the gasoline fill cap securely. Refer to
the engine owner manual for
additional gasoline information.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE!
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