How To Go Forward or Backward (Figure 2)
1.To change the ground speed, first release the traction drive lever (1) and then move the speed shift lever (6) to the desired speed.
2.Ground speed is determined by snow condi- tions. Select the speed by moving the speed shift lever (6) into the appropriate notch on the shift lever plate.
Speed 1, 2 | Wet, Heavy |
Speed 3 | Light |
Speed 4 | Very Light |
Speed 5, 6 | Transport only |
3.To go forward, engage the traction drive lever (1). Maintain a firm hold on the handle as the snow thrower starts to move forward. Guide the snow thrower by moving the han- dle either left or right. Do not attempt to push the snow thrower.
4.To go backward, release the tractor drive lever (1).
5.Move the speed shift lever (6) into either first or second reverse.
6.Engage the traction drive lever (1).
IMPORTANT: Do not move the speed shift lever (6) while the traction drive lever (1) is engaged.
How To Throw Snow (Figure 2)
1.Engage the auger drive lever (5).
2.To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever (5).
WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower. We rec- ommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety mask over your glasses.
How To Use The Wheel Lockout Pin (Figure 8)
1.The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin (1). This unit was shipped with this klick pin (1) through the wheel hole in the locked position (2).
2.For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, change the klick pin (1) to an unlocked position (3).
3.Disconnect the klick pin (1) from the wheel locked position (2). Push the klick pin (1) through the unlocked axle hole only. The unit is now in the single wheel drive unlocked position (3).
Before Starting The Engine
1.Before you service or start the engine, famil- iarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the function and loca- tion of all controls.
2.Check the tension of the clutch cable before starting the engine. See “How To Adjust The Clutch Cable” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
3.Make sure that all fasteners are tight.
4.Make sure the height adjust skids are proper- ly adjusted. See “How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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5.Check the air pressure in the tires. The cor- rect air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to 17 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maximum amount of air pressure shown on the side of the tire.
How To Stop The Engine (Figure 2)
To stop the engine, move the throttle control
(3)to the stop position and remove the ignition key (8). Keep the ignition key (8) in a safe place. The engine will not start without the igni- tion key (8).
How To Start The Engine (Figure 2)
Models equipped with an Electric Starter
NOTE: An electric starter kit can be added to recoil start engines. Electric starter kits are available from your nearest authorized ser- vice center.
WARNING: The starter is equipped with a three- wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on
120 volt A.C. household current. The power cord must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which can injure the operator. Carefully fol- low all instructions in the “How To Start The Engine” section. Make sure that your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house wire system is not a
three- wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded but a three- hole grounded receptacle is not available to start the engine, have a three- hole grounded re- ceptacle installed by a licensed electrician. To connect a 120 volt A.C. power cord, al- ways connect the power cord to the switch box (11) on the engine first. Then, plug the other end into the three- hole grounded re- ceptacle. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three- hole grounded receptacle first.
How To Start A Cold Engine (Figure 2)
1.Check the engine oil.
2.Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded petrol. See “How To Prepare The Engine”.
3.Make sure the traction drive lever (1) and the auger drive lever (5) are in the disen- gaged (released) position.
4.Move the throttle control (13) to the fast position.
5.Insert the ignition key (8) into the ignition slot. Make sure the ignition key (8) snaps into place. Do not turn the ignition key (8). Remove the extra ignition key and keep in a safe place.
6.Move the choke control (14) to the full choke position.
7.(Electric Start) Connect the power cord to the switch box (11) located on the engine.
8.(Electric Start) Plug the other end of the power cord into a
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9.Push the primer button (9). Every time you push the primer button (9), wait two sec- onds. For the number of times required to push the primer button (9), see the engine manufacturer’s instructions.
10.(Electric Start) Push on the electric start button (10) until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time.
The electric starter is thermally protected. If the electric starter overheats, it will automati- cally stop and can only be restarted when it has cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required to allow the electric starter to cool.
11.(Recoil Start) Rapidly pull the recoil starter handle (12). Do not allow the recoil starter handle (12) to snap back. Slowly return the recoil starter handle (12).
12.If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the “Trouble Shooting Chart” Instruc- tions.
13.(Electric Start) When the engine starts, re- lease the electric start button (10) and move the choke control (14) to 1/2 choke position. When the engine runs smoothly, move the choke control (14) to the off posi- tion.
14.(Electric Start) First disconnect the power cord from the
NOTE: In temperatures below 05F, allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow.
15.When throwing snow, always run the engine with the throttle control (13) in the fast posi- tion.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ven- tilated areas. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts located on the engine or the snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.
How To Start A Warm Engine (Figure 2)
If an engine has been running and is still warm, leave the choke control (14) in the off position and do not push the primer button (9). If the engine fails to start, follow the instructions “How To Start A Cold Engine”.
NOTE: Do not use the primer button (9) to start a warm engine.
How To Start An Engine With A Frozen Electric Starter (Figure 2)
If the electric starter is frozen and will not turn the engine, follow the instructions below.
1.Pull out the recoil starter handle (12) as far as possible.
2.Quickly release the recoil starter handle (12). Allow the recoil starter handle (12) to snap back against the recoil starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the two pre- vious steps until the engine starts. Then, contin- ue with the directions “How To Start A Cold Engine”.
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