TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release both control levers 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 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 temperature before clearing snow. Before shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent impeller freeze-up.

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 -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

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 and push 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 on page 21.)

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 (120V)

1. Connect extension cord to starter.

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and only use matching outlets.

2.Plug extension into 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet.

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 -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

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 on page 21.)

10.Adjust choke as needed.

11.Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter.

12.Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for adaptation to outside temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast position for normal operation.

Shut Off

1.Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and allow unit to come to a complete stop.

2.Run Impeller a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of Impeller.

3.Release Attachment Clutch Lever and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

4.Move Throttle to the “Stop” position.

5.Remove key.

SNOW REMOVAL

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

IMPORTANT: Do not "feather" the traction drive clutch to control speed or run the unit with the traction drive clutch partially engaged. Continued use with the traction drive clutch partially engaged will damage the transmission.

NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged before wheel drive clutch when throwing snow.

1.Engage Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever.

2.Engage Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Use slow speed to clear deep or hard packed snow.

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