Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION (RECOIL START MODELS)
(Go to Page 8 for Electric Start Models) 2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER
1.Move choke control to the choke “ON” position. See Figure 2.4.
IMPORTANT: Stop the auger by releasing the auger control. Stop the engine by turning the key switch to the “OFF” position.
PULL ROPE
START
HANDLE
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
TURN KEY TO THE “ON” POSITION
MOVE CHOKE TO THE “ON”
POSITION
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. See Figure 2.4.
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.
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. See Figure 2.6.
3.Rotate chute crank to position the discharge chute in desired direction. See Figure 2.5.
MOVE AUGER CONTROL
AGAINST HANDLE TO ENGAGE
AUGER
RELEASE AUGER CONTROL BEFORE ADJUSTING DEFLECTOR & CHUTE CRANK
ROTATE CHUTE
CRANK TO CHANGE
DIRECTION OF
DISCHARGE
FIGURE 2.5
DEFLECTOR
LOOSEN DEFLECTOR
KNOB & MOVE TO
DESIRED POSITION
CHUTE
WARNING
Release auger clutch control and make sure auger has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute, or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near auger while engine is running.
FIGURE 2.6
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