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14.Allow the engine to warm up for several min-
utes.As the engine warms up, adjust the
chokecontrol (14) toward the RUN position.
Waituntil the engine runs smoothly before
eachchoke adjustment.
15.(Electric Start) First disconnect the power
cordfrom the three --holereceptacle. Then,
disconnectthe power cord from the switch
box(11).
NOTE: In temperatures below 0°F, allow
theengine to warm up for several minutes
beforeblowing snow.
16.When throwing snow, always run the engine
withthe throttle control (13), if equipped, in
thefast position.
WARNING:Never run the engine
indoorsor in enclosed, poorly ven-
tilatedareas. Engine exhaust con-
tainscarbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadlygas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
looseclothing away from any moving parts
locatedon the engine or the snow thrower.
Thetemperature of muffler and nearby
areasmay exceed 150°F. Avoidthese
areas.
HowTo Start A Warm Engine (Figure 1)
Ifan engine has been running and is still warm,
leavethe choke control (14) in the off position
anddo not push the primer button (9).Ifthe
enginefails to start, follow the instructions “How
ToStart A Cold Engine”.
NOTE: Do not use the primer button (9) to
starta warm engine.
HowTo Start An Engine With A Frozen Electric
Starter (Figure1)
Ifthe electric starter is frozen and will not turn
theengine, follow the instructions below.
1. Pullas much starter rope as possible out of
thestarter.
2. Releasethe starter handle and let it snap
backagainst the starter. Repeat until the en-
ginestarts.
Warmengines will cause condensation in cold
weather.To prevent possible freeze--upof recoil
starterand engine controls, proceed as follows
aftereach snow removal job.
1. Runthe snow thrower a few minutes after
throwingsnow to prevent freeze --upof the
auger/impeller.
2. Withengine off, allow engine to cool for sev-
eralminutes.
3. Pullstarter rope very slowly until resistance
isfelt, then stop. Allow the starter rope to re-
coil.Repeat three times.
4. Withthe engine not running, wipe all snow
andmoisture from the carburetor cover in
areaof controls and levers. Also, move the
chokecontrol and starter handle several
times.

How ToRemove Snow or Debris From

TheAuger Housing

WARNING:Do not attempt to re-
movesnow or debris that may be-
comelodged in auger housing with
yourhands. Use the clean --outtool or a pry
barto remove snow or debris.
(Figure5) On some models, a clean --outtool
(1)is attached to the top of the auger housing.
Usethe clean --outtool (1) to remove snow
fromthe auger housing.
1. Releasethe auger drive lever (5).
2. Stopthe engine.
3. Remove the safety key (8).
4. Disconnectthe spark plug wire.
5. Donot place your hands in the auger hous-
ing(4) or the discharge chute (3).
6. (Figure5) Use the clean-out tool (1) or a
prybar to remove any snow or debris.

Snow Throwing Tips

1. Formaximum snow thrower efficiency in re-
movingsnow, adjust ground speed. Go
slowerin deep, freezing or wet snow. If the
wheelsslips, reduce forward speed.
2. Mostefficient snow throwing is accomplished
whenthe snow is removed immediately after
iffalls.
CAUTION:Do not overload the machine
capacityby attempting to clear snow at
toofast a rate.
3. Forcomplete snow removal, slightly overlap
eachprevious path.
4. Wheneverpossible, discharge the snow
downwind.
5. Fornormal usage, set the skids so that the
scraperbar is 1/8” above the skids. For ex-
tremelyhard --packedsnow surfaces, adjust
theskids upward so that the scraper bar
touchesthe ground.
6. Rocksand gravel must not be picked up and
thrownby the machine. On gravel or crushed
rocksurfaces, set the skids at 1 --1/4inch be-
lowthe scraper bar. See “How To Adjust The
HeightOf The Skids” in the Maintenance
section.
7. Aftereach snow throwing job, allow the en-
gineto idle for a few minutes. The snow and
accumulatedice will melt off the engine.
8. Cleanthe snow thrower after each use.
9. Removeice, snow and debris from the entire
snowthrower. Flush with water to remove all
saltor other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower
dry.
MAINTENANCE CHART
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICERECORDS
Fillin dates as you
completeregular
service.
Before
Each
Use
First
2
Hours
Every
5
Hours
Every
10
Hours
Every
25
Hours Each
Season Before
Storage SERVICEDATES
CheckEngine Oil Level √ √ √
ChangeEngine Oil √ √
CheckAnd Tighten All Screws and Nuts √ √
CheckSpark Plug √ √
AdjustDrive Belt √ √ √
CheckFuel √
DrainFuel √
CheckAuger Clutch Cable Adjustment
(SeeCable Adjustment) √ √
CheckTraction Clutch Cable Adjustment
(SeeCable Adjustment) √ √
LubricateAll Pivot Points √√
LubricateAuger Shaft
(SeeShear Bolt Replacement) √ √
LubricateDrive Chains and Sprockets √ √