OPERATION

WARM START o

Ifrestarting awarm engine after a short shutdown, rotate
,hoke to "OFF" instead of "FULL" and push the primer
)utton only once.
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IGNITION
KEY
CHOKE RECOIL
CONTROL STARTER
HANDLE
THROTTLE CONTROL
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FIG.14

FROZEN STARTER

tfthe starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
oPutl as much rope out of the starter as possible.
eRelease the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter_
If the engine still fails to start, repeat unlit it starts..
To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and
engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow
removal job,.
o With the engine running, putlthe starter rope hard
with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound. This is not harmlu! to the engine or starter
eWith the engine not running, wipe all snow and
moistu refrom the carburetor cover in area of control
levers_ Also move throttle control, choke control,
and starter handle several times.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

o For maximum snow thrower efficiency, adjust ground
speed, not throttle. Ifthe track slips, reduce forward
speed_The engine isdesigned to deliver maximum
performance at full throttle and shou{d be run at this
power setting at all times..
•Most efficient snow blowing isaccomplished when
the snow isremoved immediately after it falls
eFor complete snow removal, slightly overlap each
path previously taken.
eThe snow should be discharged down wind when-
ever possible..
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For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper
bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremefy hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so
that the scraper bar touches the ground
On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see Skids Height Ad-
justment paragraph on page 16). Rocks and gravel
must not be picked up and thrown by the machine..
If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system.
After the snow blowing iob has been completed,
allow the engine to idle for afew minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use,
Remove {ceand snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (it
possible) to remove all salt orotherchemicals. Wipe
snow thrower dr_'_
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CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
oRELEASE AUGER AND DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVERS.
e MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP
POSITION.
aREMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY,
e DISCONNECT SPARK PLLtG WIRE.
e DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A
PRY BAR.

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