Echelon SNOW24 Instruction Manual - page 14
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Checking the Spark Plug
Check the spark plug annually, or after every 100
hours of use.
1. Clean the area around the spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug.
3. Replace the spark plug if its porcelain is
cracked or if its electrodes are pitted, burned
or fouled with deposits.
4. Check the electrode gap with a feeler gauge
and set the gap to .030 inches (0.76mm) if
necessary.
5. Reinstall the spark plug and tighten it securely.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for
replacement. Contact an Authorized Parts and
Repair Center for a replacement spark plug.
Checking the Engine Oil
1. Make sure the engine is upright and level.
2. Unscrew the oil fill cap from the oil filler tube
and wipe the dipstick clean.
3. Screw the oil cap back into the oil filler tube
and tighten it securely.
4. Unscrew and remove the oil fill cap from the
oil filler tube.
Note the oil level. If the oil reading on the
dipstick is below the
“LOW” mark, slowly
add oil to reach the
“HIGH” level.
5. Screw the oil fill cap back into the oil filler
tube and tighten it securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
Changing Engine Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
•
Check the oil level before each use and after
every five hours of operation.
•
Change the oil after the first two hours of use, and
after every 25 hours of operation thereafter.
When checking and changing the oil, the engine
should still be warm but not hot from recent use.
To change the oil, use the following procedures:
1. Locate the oil drain plug.
2. Make certain that the gas cap is on and
tightened securely.
3. Clean the area around the oil drain plug.
4. Place an approved recyclable oil container
under the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil.
NOTE: Dispose of any used oil at a proper
collection center.
6. Re-install the oil drain plug and tighten it
securely.
7. Refill the engine with recommended oil.
The en
gine’s oil capacity is 26 oz.
8. Wipe away any spilled oil.