Operation

Before Starting Engine

Engine Oil

The engine is shipped with oil in it. Check the oil level before first use. For subsequent fill-ups, use the grade of engine oil specified on page

14. To add oil:

1.Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.

2.Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

Gasoline

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.

WARNING: Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke during fueling.

1.Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for expansion of fuel.

NOTE: This unit may include a fuel plug, which is only used during assembly to keep dirt and debris out of fuel tank. Discard the fuel plug before filling the fuel tank.

2.Always use clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline. Fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling. Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

3.At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. Store gasoline in a clean container and keep the cap in place on the container.

CAUTION: Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank.

To Start Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.

NOTE: For location of all the engine controls referred to in this section, refer to Figure 7.

For A Cold Start

1.Make sure that auger and drive controls are released. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

2.Turn fuel valve on, if so equipped.

3.Move throttle control to FAST position.

4.Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

5.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position.

6.Push primer button while covering the vent hole. Remove your finger from the primer between primes. Do not prime if temperature is above 50º F; prime two times between 50º F and 15º F; and prime four times below 15º F.

7.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.

8.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter slowly. Repeat until engine starts.

9.As the engine warms up, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF

position. If the engine falters, return to FULL		choke, then
slowly move to OFF choke position.

10.Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

11.Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when throwing snow.

For A Warm Start:

1. If restarting an engine after a temporary shut- down, rotate choke to

OFF instead of FULL and do not prime. Pull starter handle as instructed before.

Before Stopping

1.Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.

2.To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow these steps:

Recoil Starter

a.With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

1.To stop the wheels, release the drive control.

2.To stop throwing snow, release the auger control.

3.To stop engine, push throttle control lever to OFF STOP and pull out the key. Do not turn key.

WARNING: The temperature of muffler and the sur- rounding areas may exceed 150º F. Avoid these areas

Clearing The Snow

CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects. Remove foreign objects, if any.

1.Start the engine following starting instructions.

2.Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

3.Rotate the chute assembly to the desired direction, away from bystanders and/or buildings.

4.Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, squeeze the auger control completely against the upper handle to fully engage the augers.

5.While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control completely against the upper handle to engage the wheels. Do not “feather” the drive control.