Operation

Before Starting

WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in

this manual before operating.

NOTE: For complete and detailed engine starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recommended that you read the engine manual also included with this machine.

1.The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.

Starting the Engine

1.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

2.Insert ignition key into slot. Turn key to ON position.

3.Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to your machine.

Electric Starter

WARNING! The electric starter must be used with

aproperly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

1.The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.

2.Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

3.If your home wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions.

4.If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three- hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter.

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 three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.

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.

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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.

1.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.

Stopping the Engine

1.Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.

2.To stop the engine turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF/STOP position.

3.Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.

4.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine.

WARNING! Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

To Engage Augers

1.To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the upper handle. Release to stop the augers.

NOTE: Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.

To Engage Drive

1.Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop forward motion.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger.

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