Air Filter; Long Term Storage - Eskimo Stingray S33 Manuel De L'opérateur

Cooling Fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.

Air Filter

Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added
wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed
on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of opera-
tion. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filter
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris are
removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter
until it is dry.
4. Apply oil to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A.
1. Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from
around the spark plug area.
3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following oc-
cur; pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain,
or deposits around electrodes.
4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug
wrench.
• Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn.
• Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to .028"
and tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .
NOTE: Loose spark plug may overheat and damage en-
gine. Over tightened spark plug may damage threads in
the cylinder head.
TRANSPORTING YOuR ICE AuGER
1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle.
Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or
death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehi-
cle in an upright position with the gas cap facing upwards.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and ice auger. Allow to dry.
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CAuTION
AvOID INjuRY! TO AvOID INjuRY OR DEATH, NEvER
SIPHON FuEl bY mOuTH.
AvOID INjuRY! NEvER STORE ICE AuGER WITH FuEl
IN THE GAS TANk INSIDE AN ENClOSED AREA OR
buIlDING.
TO PREvENT ACCIDENTAl STARTING:
AvOID INjuRY! ENGINE muST bE TuRNED OFF AND
COOl, AND SPARk PluG WIRE muST bE REmOvED
FROm SPARk PluG
ADjuSTING ENGINE OR EQuIPmENT.
AvOID INjuRY! AN ADulT muST AlWAYS DO
mAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AuGER.
AvOID INjuRY! ENGINE muST bE SHuT-OFF, COOl,
AND SPARk PluG WIRE REmOvED bEFORE ANY
REPAIR OR mAINTENANCE CAN bE DONE.

lONG TERm STORAGE

• If your ice auger will not be ran for more than one month,
prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for long Term Storage
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer
reaches the carburetor.
3. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an
approved fuel container.
4. Remove auger from powerhead and apply a thin layer of
grease to the output shaft (8913).
5. Store auger and powerhead (engine) in a vertical position.
6. Remove all debris from auger and powerhead (engine).
7. Attach blade protector to bottom of auger.
Operator's Manual
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