Recoil6. WhenStarterdisconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the

Caution! Do not pull the starter handle while the opposite end from the snow thrower.

engine running.

Recoil Starter

1.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

NOTE: WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine

If the engine is already warm, place choke control in operation, never leave the engine unattended while

the OFF position instead of FULL.

running. Turn the engine off after use and remove 2. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start,

ignition key

making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer

1. Insert ignition key fully into slot, Figure 5-5. Make sure it when pushing.

snaps into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch. short shutdown.

2. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position. NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the

3. Move choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.

engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.

3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out.

4. Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the vent hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.

only once. Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool

4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not weather may require priming to be repeated.

release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm

5. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil. resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the

5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the compression. Do not release the handle and allow it to OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke snap back. Return rope SLOWLY to original position. If control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the required, repeat this step.

OFF position again.

6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after OFF position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run starting. The engine will not develop full power until it with choke at half-choke position for a short period of time, reaches operating temperatures.

and then slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.

Stopping TheEngine the

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine

moisture on the engine.

operation, never leave the machine unattended

1.Move throttlewith thecoentrolginetorunningSTOP position. Turn the. engine off after

use and remove ignition key

2. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any 3. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the moisture on the engine.

engine as well as the area in and around the drive control

1.andMoveaugerthrottlecontrolcontrol. Also,toengageSTOP positionand release. both controls several times.

2.Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.

3.Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.

Figure 5-1

To Engage Drive

1.With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the sixf veforward(F)(F)positionsorortwo reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.

2.Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.

To Engage Augers

1.To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.

Replacing Shear Pins

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Fig. 5-13..

caution: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anythingwithotheranythithangOEMotherPartthanNoOEM.738-04124APartNo.replacement738-04124A shear pins. Anyreplacementd mage oshearthe augerpins. Anygearboxdamageor otherto the auger

componentsgearboxresultas orotherffailingcomponentsto do so willasNOTaresultbe coveredoffailingbyto your snow thrdower’sso willwarrantyNOT be. covered by your snow thrower’s

warranty.

warning! Always turn off the snow thrower’s engine and removewarning!the keyAlwaysprior turnoeplacingoff the snowshearthrower’spins.

engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins.

Figure 5-3

14Section 5— Operation