Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION (RECOIL START MODELS)
2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER
1.Move choke control to the choke “ON” position. See Figure 2.4.
NOTE: Stop the auger by releasing the auger control. Stop the engine by turning the key switch to the “OFF” position.
(SHOWN IN “OFF POSITION)
TURN KEY TO THE “ON”
PUSH PRIMERPOSITION THREE TIMES
PULL ROPE
START HANDLE
(SHOWN IN “OFF POSITION) MOVE CHOKE TO THE “ON” POSITION
WARNING
Release auger clutch control and make sure auger/impeller has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near auger/impeller while engine is running.
2.2.3.DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT
1.Release auger control and allow auger to come to a complete stop before performing any adjustments.
2.Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to desired angle. Retighten knob.
3.Rotate discharge chute in desired direction. See Figure 2.6.
MOVE AUGER
CONTROL AGAINST
HANDLE TO ENGAGE
AUGER
RELEASE AUGER
CONTROL BEFORE
ADJUSTING DEFLECTOR &
CHUTE
FIGURE 2.4
2.Turn ignition key to the “ON” position.
3.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start warm engine.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, move the choke control to the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief
WARNING
Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep people and pets away from area.
2.2.2. ENGAGING AUGER
1.Pull auger control against handle to engage auger. See Figure 2.5.
FIGURE 2.5
DEFLECTOR
CHUTE
LOOSEN DEFLECTOR
KNOB & MOVE TO
DESIRED POSITION
ROTATE CHUTE TO
CHANGE
DIRECTION OF
DISCHARGE
FIGURE 2.6
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