OPERATION
Recoil Starter
1.Rotate choke control to CHOKE 
position.
2.Depress primer. If it is 15°F or higher push primer two times, if below 15°F, push primer four times.
3.Push rocker switch to ON position.
4.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
5.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
6.Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.
Stopping The Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1.Push the On / Off switch to the OFF position.
CAUTION
Do NOT move the choke control to CHOKE |
| position to stop |
the engine. Backfire or engine damage may | occur. |
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2.Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
3.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the wheel drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.
To Engage Wheel Drive
1.Move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
2.Squeeze the wheel drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction of travel) without first releasing the wheel drive control and bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower’s drive system.
To Engage Augers
1.To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cot- ter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the shear pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 12.
CAUTION
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.
WARNING
Always turn off the snow thrower’s engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins.
Figure 12
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