5.If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows.
6.Move Choke Control to the “Full” position.
7.Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.
8.Connect power cord to switch box on dash panel. Plug the other end of power cord into a
9.Push starter button to crank engine.
10.When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to 1/2 Choke until the engine runs smoothly. Next move Choke to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to 1/2 then to OFF.
11.Disconnect the power cord. Always unplug from the outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1.Move choke lever to FULL choke position (cold engine start).
2.If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.
3.Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.
4.If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
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 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.As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position. When the engine begins to run smoothly, move the choke to the OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to 1/2 then OFF position.
To Stop Engine
1.To stop engine, turn ignition key
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows:
1.Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
2.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.
3.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.
4.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 choke control in the FULL choke position.
5.Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow is thrown.
1.Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the wing knob before operating the snow thrower.
2.Position the chute assembly opening by using the Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired direction. See inset Figure 5A on page 8.
Clearing Snow
WARNING: Never operate the snow thrower with bystanders in front of or near the discharge chute opening.
1. Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control handle against the upper handle. See Figure 6.
2.Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the
rubber paddles on the auger to contact
the pavement and propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop forward motion.
3.Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.
Operating Tips
1.Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.
2.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Be careful and do not touch when hot.
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Operation
WARNING
Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Never operate the snow thrower with bystanders in front of
or near the discharge
chute opening.
NOTE:
Excessive upward
pressure on the
handle will result in
premature wear
on the rubber
auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.
Excessive upward
pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.
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