STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release auger clutch bail to stop unit in an emergency.

Stop engine, remove key and wait for all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.

STARTING AND SHUTTING 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 temperature before clearing snow. Before shutting unit off, run auger a few minutes to prevent freeze-up.

NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how it works and what it does.

WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS could cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS position discharge chute straight ahead (away from operator) for starting.

Manual Start

1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

2.Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold engine.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

3.Pull choke control knob out.

4.Insert key into ignition switch.

5.Turn key to RUN.

6.Stand behind unit. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder, let rope rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against unit.

7.Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.

8.Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, see Troubleshooting on page 19.)

9.When engine has started, open choke slowly by gradually pushing choke control knob in.

Electric Start

NOTE: Electric start models can be started manually (see Manual Start on page 13).

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 cord into 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet.

3.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

4.Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold engine.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

5.Insert key into ignition switch.

6.Turn key to RUN position.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

7. Pull choke control knob out.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank engine for more than 5 seconds on each attempt.

8.Push starter button until engine starts.

9.Open choke slowly by gradually pushing choke control knob in.

10.Disconnect power cord from outlet, then from starter.

Shutting Off

1.Engage and run auger a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of auger.

2.Release auger clutch bail and allow auger to stop.

3.Turn key to STOP position.

4.Remove key.

SNOW REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperature before clearing snow.

To propel unit and throw snow:

1.Start engine.

2.Engage auger clutch bail to engage auger.

NOTE: Do not lift handlebar so high to allow snow to kick back from under unit.

3.Lift handlebar so auger contacts surface to be cleared. Lift the handlebar only high enough to propel unit forward.

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