OPERATION
GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STOR- ING IT.
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN IT IS HOT, OR WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN EN- CLOSED AREA.
KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELECTRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL THE TANK TO WITHIN 1/4" - 1/2" FROM THE TOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.
ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING.
MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON THE CONTAINER.
FROZEN STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
●Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
●Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.
If the engine still fails to start, push the primer button two or three times again and repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the directions for cold start.
To help prevent possible
●With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter.
●With the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control levers. Also move throttle control, choke control, and starter handle several times.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN EN- CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F.
AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEENAGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRE- CAUTIONS:
●RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION DRIVE LEVERS.
● MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP PO-
SITION.
●REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
●DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
●DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A PRY BAR.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
●For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing or wet snow. If the unit slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times.
●Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls.
●For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each path previously taken.
●The snow should be discharged down wind when- ever possible.
●For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard- packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground.
●On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
Height paragraph in the Service & Adjustments section of this manual). Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.
●After the snow blowing job has been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
●Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
●Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
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