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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully.
Starting The Engine
1.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.
2.Open fuel
3.Push in the safety key.
4. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position |
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5.Push the primer two times if temperature is above 15oF
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a
WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded
If you have a grounded
1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a
2.Push starter button to start engine.
3.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.
4.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position |
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quickly rotate the choke |
| control back to FULL and | |
then slowly into the OFF position again. | |||
5.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the
Recoil Starter
1.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.
2.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.
3.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
•Push the rocker switch to the “OFF” position.
•Pull out the safety key.
•Close fuel
•Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.
To Engage Drive
1.With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
2.Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
1.To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle. Release to stop augers.
2.While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged.
NOTE: The drive control lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process.
3.Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released.
4.Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be released.
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