STARTING AND SHUT OFF
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. DO NOT attempt to start your unit at this time. Read entire Owner/Operator Manual and the Engine Manual first.
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before
NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how it works and what it does.
Manual Start
1.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2.Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.
3.Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below
4.If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
5.Set throttle to proper starting position.
6.Insert key into ignition switch.
12V - Turn key into RUN position.
120V - Push key into RUN position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
7.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
8.Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter.
9.Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
10.Adjust choke as needed.
11.Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for adaptation to outside temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast position for normal operation.
Electric Start
1.Connect extension cord to prongs on starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and only use matching outlets.
2.Plug extension into 120V
3.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4.Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.
5.Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below
6.Insert key into ignition switch on engine and push into "Run" position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
7.If engine is cold, apply choke. A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
8.Set throttle to proper starting position.
9.Press starter button on engine until engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
10.Adjust choke as needed.
11.Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter.
12.Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for travel or adaptation to outside temperature. Once achieved, set throttle to Fast position for normal operation.
Electric Start (12V)
1.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2.Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.
3.Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below
4.If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
5.Set throttle to proper starting position.
6.Put ignition key into START position until engine starts and release into the RUN position.
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