•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.
•Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
•Push starter button to start engine.
•When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF.
•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the
Recoil Starter
•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.
•Push primer button three or four times for cold engine start. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15°F.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
•Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
•Repeat the previous steps until engine starts.
•As engine warms up, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position
To Stop Engine
•Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
•To help prevent possible
Electric Starter:
•Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.
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.
•To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.
•Remove ignition key (DO NOT turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it 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 Track 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 that exist.
•Squeeze the auger control and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
•Squeeze drive control and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT:NEVER move shift lever without releasing the drive control. Doing so will cause premature wear on the drive system’s friction wheel.
To Engage Augers
•To engage the 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 drive control, if engaged. The auger control can be locked so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating your 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. It should NOT be tight.
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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 in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.
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