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.
•Remove the 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 the ignition key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the ignition key.
•Wipe all the snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move the control levers back and forth several times.
To Engage Drive
NOTE: Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
•With the engine running near top speed, move 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 traction control against the right
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER move shift lever without first releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause premature wear to drive system’s friction wheel rubber.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing action, 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,
NOTE: The auger control can also be locked so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Refer to Traction Control/ Auger Control Lock in Section 4 of this manual.
Tire Chains (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed. See your local Cub Cadet dealer for information regarding tire chains and other optional accessories for your snow thrower.
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