OPERATION

STOP THE ENGINE

OPERATING TIPS

Before stopping the engine, allow it to run for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. DO NOT choke the carburetor to stop the engine.

1.Turn the ON/OFF key (A, Figure 10) to the OFF position

2.Move the throttle control lever (B) to SLOW and then to the STOP position.

3.Remove the key. Keep the key out of the reach of children.

4.After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve (C) to the closed position.

NOTE: Do not lose the safety key. Keep the safety key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignition key.

1.Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when snow is removed immediately after it falls.

2.For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each swath previously taken.

3.Snow should be discharged downwind whenever possible.

4.For normal usage, set the skids 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the scraper bar. For extremely hard-packed snow surfaces, the skids may be adjusted upward to ensure cleaning efficiency.

5.On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, the skids should be set at 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) below the scraper bar (see “Adjust Skid Height” in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.

6.After the snowthrowing job has been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, to melt snow and ice accumulated on the engine.

7.Clean the snowthrower thoroughly after each use.

 

 

8. Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the

CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

enti e snowthrower, a d flush with water (if possible) to

emove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snowthrower dry.

DANGER: Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside

9. Before start ng s wthr wer, always inspect augers and

the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury

impeller for ce accumulation and/or debris, which could

associated with snowthrowers. Never clear or unclog

result in snow hrower damage.

discharge chute with your hands, or while engine is for10. Che k oil level before every start. Make sure the oil is at the

running. Fingers can quickly become caught and

FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick.

traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

 

• SHUT OFF THE ENGINE!

 

 

• Wait 10 seconds to be sure that the impeller blades have

 

stopped rotating.

Not

 

 

 

• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

 

A clean-out tool (A, Figure 11) is attached to either the handle or

 

the top of the auger housing. Use the clean-out tool to r move

 

snow from the auger housing.

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