6.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.
NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.
Recoil Starter
1.With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engine.
2.Move throttle control to STOP position.
3.Remove the ignition key.
NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.
4.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute
1.Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2.Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3.Remove the
4.Use the
5.Refasten the
6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
To Engage Drive
1.With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
2.Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3.Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
1.To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
Auger Control Test
Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1.When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
2.In a
3.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger.
4.Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.
5.With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.
6.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before
7.To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket.
8.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 2.
9.Retighten the upper hex nut.
10.Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjust- ment has been achieved.
When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow thrower
to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower’s drive system.
WARNING
Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
The muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Figure 2
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