Recoil Starter
•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 the engine or starter.
•Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.
•Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: Keep key in a safe place. Engine will not start without ignition key.
•Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times.
To Engage Augers
•To engage augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
•To disengage power to the augers, release both the auger control and the traction control, if engaged.
The auger control can be locked so you can turn the electric chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
•When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight.
WARNING: Do not
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•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower) engage the auger.
•Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.
•With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control lever in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.
•Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.
IMPORTANT: 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 readjusting the auger control cable.
•To readjust the control cable, unhook the spring (found on the end of the auger cable) from the auger actuator bracket. See Figure 9.
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•Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 10.
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•Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket.
•Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, if necessary.
To Engage Wheel Drive
•With the engine running near top speed, move the shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions.
NOTE: Use slower speeds in heavy conditions and until you are familiar and comfortable with the operation of the snow thrower.
•Squeeze the traction control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.
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