•Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
•Push starter button to start engine.
•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
To Stop Engine
•To stop engine, 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.
To prevent starter freeze-up:
•Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
•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.
•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. Leave throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position. Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.
•Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire. Do not turn key.
IMPORTANT: Do not lose the ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.
To Engage Drive
•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.
•Squeeze the auger control and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
•Squeeze traction control and the snow thrower will move. Release it and unit will stop. Never move shift lever without releasing traction control.
To Engage Augers
•To engage augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
•When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight.
WARNING: Do not
•In a
•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower) engage the auger.
•Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.
•With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control lever in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.
•Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.
IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control cable.
•To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the auger control cable “Z” fitting.
•Rotate the coupling end of the cable counterclockwise to provide more slack.
•Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 9.
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