Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS)
(Go to Page 8 for Electric Start Models) 2.2.1. ENGINE
1.Turn fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position. See Figure 2.3.
TURN VALVE
TO “ON”
POSITION
FIGURE 2.3
2.Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.4.
3.Move choke control to the choke, “ON” position. See Figure 2.4.
4.Move engine speed control to the “FAST” position. See Figure 2.4.
IMPORTANT: Stop the auger and wheel drive by releasing the auger and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch.
5.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start warm engine. See Figure 2.4.
6.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
7.After engine starts, move the choke control to the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief
2.2.2.PROPELLING SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
1.Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5.
2.Proceed to Section 2.2.3. to engage auger and
2.2.4.to engage wheel drive.
| MOVE GROUND | |
| SPEED CONTROL | |
GROUND | TO DESIRED | |
POSITION | ||
SPEED | ||
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CONTROL |
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FIGURE 2.5
MOVE | PUSH PRIMER |
CHOKE TO | |
THE “ON” | THREE TIMES |
POSITION |
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| MOVE ENGINE |
| SPEED CONTROL |
| TO FAST |
INSERT KEY
FIGURE 2.4
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