Troy-Bilt 31AH7T74063 To Stop Engine, To Engage Track Drive, To Engage Augers, Recoil Starter

•When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF.

•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the three-prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

•Push primer button three or four times for cold engine start. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15°F.

•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

•Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

•Repeat the previous steps until engine starts.

•As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position

To Stop Engine

•Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

•To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows.

Electric Starter:

•Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.

Recoil Starter

•With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter.

•To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.

•Remove ignition key. Do not turn key.

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not start without ignition key.

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times.

To Engage Track Drive

•With the engine running near top speed, move the shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.

•Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.

•Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.

IMPORTANT:NEVER move shift lever without releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause premature wear on the drive system’s friction wheel.

To Engage Augers

•To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control grip against the left handle.

•To disengage power to the augers, release both the auger control and the traction control, if engaged.

The auger control can be locked so you can turn the electric chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process.

Auger Control Test

IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season.

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

•When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

•In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed earlier in this section under the heading Starting Engine. Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.

•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger.

•Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

•With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control lever in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

•Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.

IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

•To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the auger control cable “Z” fitting.

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