Craftsman CX Series Operator's Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
Shear Pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins have been included
with your snow thrower. There are holes provided in the plastic dash panel for
convenient storage of the shear pins. Push the pins through the holes in the dash
panel and secure with the bow-tie cotter pins. See Figure 8.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating
beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious
injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure.
The tires can be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure
before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for manufactures's
recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes.
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty
gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Figure 8
WARNING
Adding Fuel
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the
fuel level indictor, Figure 9. Be careful not to overfill.
Checking Oil Level
The engine is shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil
level prior to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine with insufficient
oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
Some engines will have a quarter-turn oil fill/dipstick cap, others may have a
threaded oil fill/dipstick cap. Follow the instructions next that apply to your engine
model.
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WARNING
WARNING
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 9
CAUTION