O p e r a t i o n
7.As the engine warms up and begins to operate even- ly, turn the choke knob slowly counterclockwise to the OFF position. If engine falters, return to l/2 choke position until it runs smoothly, then turn it to the choke OFF position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before operating the snowthrower. Engine will not devel- op full power until it reaches operating temperature.
8.Run the engine at or near top speed during snowthrower operation.
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
1.Position the discharge chute to the desired angle and direction.
2.Set the ground speed control lever to the desired for- ward or reverse position.
3.Press the auger clutch lever on the
4.Press the drive clutch lever on the
5.To disengage the drive mechanism, release both clutch levers. Set the ground speed control lever to the NEUTRAL position.
NOTE: After a normal
AFTER EACH USE
1.Before stopping engine, pull the starter rope twice and allow it to rewind slowly, then stop the engine by moving the throttle lever (D, figure 5) all the way down or by pulling out on the ignition key. This will prevent
2.The engine Owner’s Manual contains further informa- tion on preventing engine
3.Always remove the key to prevent unauthorized use.
F i g u r e 5 . E n g i n e | C o n t r o l s |
|
A. Primer Button | D . Throttle Lever | |
B. Choke Knob |
| E . Shift Lever |
C. Ignition Key/SwitchF. Starter Handle G . Fuel Valve
4. Clean snow and ice from the snowthrower.
5 . If the snowthrower is kept in a cold shelter, fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation. Do not store near sparks or flame.
A WARNING
N e v e r s t o r e s n o w t h r o w e r , w i t h g a s o l i n e i n e n g i n e
or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed,
p o o r l y v e n t i l a t e d e n c l o s u r e s . G a s o l i n e f u m e s m a y
reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a f u r n a c e , w a t e r h e a t e r , c l o t h e s d r y e r , e t c . ) a n d
c a u s e a n e x p l o s i o n .
H a n d l e g a s o l i n e c a r e f u l l y . I t i s h i g h l y f l a m m a b l e
and careless use could result in serious fire dam- a g e t o y o u r p e r s o n o r p r o p e r t y .
D r a i n f u e l i n t o a n a p p r o v e d c o n t a i n e r o u t d o o r s a w a y f r o m o p e n f l a m e o r s p a r k s .
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