Consumer, Operation – Electrolux OHV User Manual

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SCRAPER BAR
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. 21)
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. 21)
• 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.

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 at-

tract moisture 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.

1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut

only, then moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure

both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

CONSUMER

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE
• Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt

A.C. electric 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.

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 into the ignition slot until it

clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety

ignition key in a safe place.

2. Place throttle control in FAST 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.

SKID PLATE

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)

1/2" HEX NUT

HIGH POSITION

(LOW GROUND

CLEARANCE)

AUGER

HOUSING

FIG. 20

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP /

DIPSTICK

FUEL SHUT-

OFF VALVE

PRIMER

SAFETY IG-

NITION KEY

THROTTLE

CHOKE CONTROL

STARTER BUTTON

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

GASOLINE

FILLER CAP

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

POWER CORD PLUG

FIG. 21

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