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4. When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
Recoil Starter:
1. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
3. Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start. See Figure 20.
4. If engine is warm, push primer button once only.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button
when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary
for first start if temperature is below 15 degrees
Fahrenheit.
5. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 20) and pull
rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let
rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle
to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
7. Repeat step 8 until engine starts.
8. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke,
then slowly move to OFF position.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
2. To help prevent possible freeze up of starter,
proceed as follows.
•Optional Electric Starter: Connect power
cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt
AC receptacle. With the engine running, push
starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by
spinning the starter will not harm engine or
starter. Disconnect the power cord from
receptacle first, and then from switch box.
•Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull
starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm
stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter
rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to the engine or starter.
3. To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or
“off” position.
4. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe
place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.
5. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also,
move control levers back and forth several
times.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the five FORWARD
positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a
speed appropriate for the snow conditions that
exist. Use the slower speeds until you are
familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the auger clutch grip and the augers
will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3. Squeeze the drive clutch grip and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion
will stop.
4. NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive
clutch.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
TIRE CHAINS (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction
is needed.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes as the engine will not develop full power
until it reaches operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler
and surrounding areas may exceed 150
degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid these areas.
1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar
for normal usage. The skid shoes may be
adjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust
downward when using on gravel or crushed
rock.
4. Be certain to follow the precautions listed under
‘‘To Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible freeze-up.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each
use.