illustration with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
How To Control
The Discharge Of The Snow
WARNING: Never direct the dis- charge of snow toward bystanders.
WARNING: Always stop the engine before unclogging the discharge chute or the auger housing and be-
fore leaving the snow thrower.
1.(Figure 1) Turn the crank assembly (2) to change the discharge direction of the snow.
2.Pull the remote chute lever (20) back to discharge the snow high and far. Push the remote chute lever (20) forward to dis- charge the snow down.
How To Stop
The Snow Thrower (Figure 1)
1.To stop discharging snow, release the auger drive lever (5).
2.To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever (1).
3.Stop the engine.
a.To stop the engine on models with a throttle control (13), first move the throttle control (13) to the SLOW posi- tion and then move it to the STOP posi- tion.
b.To stop the engine on models with an ignition switch (13), move the ignition switch (13) to the OFF position.
c.Pull out and remove the safety key (8).
CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke control to CHOKE position. Back- fire or engine damage can occur.
How To Go Forward or Backward (Figure 1)
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 1)
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.
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.
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 1)
1.To stop the engine on models with a throttle control (13), first move the throttle control
(13)to the SLOW position and then move it to the STOP position.
2.To stop the engine on models with an igni- tion switch (13), move the ignition switch
(13)to the OFF position.
3.Pull out and remove the safety key (8).
CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke control to CHOKE position. Back- fire or engine damage can occur.
How To Start The Engine (Figure 1)
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.
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WARNING: The starter is equipped with a
220 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
How To Start A Cold Engine (Figure 1)
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.To start the engine on models with a throttle control (13), move the throttle control (13) to the FAST position. Operate the engine with the throttle control (13) in the FAST position.
5.To start the engine on models with an igni- tion switch (13), move the ignition switch (13) to the ON position.
6.Insert the safety key (8) into the ignition slot. Make sure the safety key (8) snaps into place. Do not turn the safety key (8). Re- move the extra safety key and keep in a safe place.
7.Move the choke control (14) to the full choke position.
8.(Electric Start) Connect the power cord to the switch box (11) located on the engine.
9.(Electric Start) Plug the other end of the power cord into a
10.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.
11.(Electric Start) Push on the electric start button (10) until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 5 seconds at a time.
Wait one minute between starts to allow the starter to cool.
12.(Recoil Start) Slowly pull the recoil starter handle (12) until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to start the engine. Do not allow the recoil starter handle (12) to snap back. Slowly return the recoil starter handle (12).
13.If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the “Trouble Shooting Chart” Instruc- tions.
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