SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
•The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Fuel & Oil Mixture
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for proper oil and fuel recommendations.
•A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup before filling up the tank. Use the seperate fuel tank cap to close after
Starting Engine
•To start the engine of your snow thrower, follow the engine manual.
Operating Snow Thrower
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Hand
Knob
Figure 10
•Adjust the upper discharge chute up or down as shown in Figure 10. Then use the chute crank to position the discharge chute in order to discharge
snow with the wind.
•After making sure no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, engage the auger control handle. See Figure 11. As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the snow thrower along the path to be cleared.
•Release the auger control handle to stop the snow throwing action and the forward motion.
Press auger control handle to engage auger
Turn handle to change discharge direction
Figure 11
Stopping Engine
•Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.
•To stop engine: Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place. Engine will not start without it.
•Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position.
Operating Tips
•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
•Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop the forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.
•Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.
•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
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