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Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 5.
Clean-Out Tool
The chute
designed to clear a clogged discharged chute. Refer to
Operating Your Snow Thrower section for more detailed
information regarding the chute
WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharged chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Gas And Oil Fill-up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of ignition.
•A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank cap to close after
To Start Engine
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Make certain the fuel
•Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) position.
•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place.
Do not turn key.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter
•Determine that your house wiring is a
•If your house wiring system is not a
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded
•If your home electrical system is grounded, but a
•If you have a grounded
•Rotate choke knob to OFF position and do not prime engine.
•Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a
•Push starter button on top of the engine to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position.
•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.
•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the
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