Just picked up my new Deluxe 30 blower. Like the manual said to, I checked fluid levels before trying to start it. The manual clearly states to not overtighten the gear case fill screw so I used a torque wrench to get it right. Well, me or the wrench "screwed" up and I stripped the thread. I removed the cover to the gear case (which the manual advised against) to see if I could see and remove any shavings that fell into the case. I couldn't see any but it's likely that some got in and I are just too hard to see. I have two questions:
1. The manual states that if the thread is stripped then the warranty is voided. Is it just the warranty for that part? If I install a new cover how would they even know?
2. If there are any shavings that did get in, they are small and few. Is that a problem for the gears?
Any help is appreciated. Spending $1400 on a new machine and then messing it up about an hour later is not fun.
Dave
