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NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Insert key into ignition switch.
12V - Turn key into RUN position.
120V or 240V - Push key into RUN
position. DO NOT twist key after it is
inserted.
7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind
slowly.
8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle
snap against Starter.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If
engine does not start, refer to
Troubleshooting.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Electric Start
1. Connect extension cord to prongs on
starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know
voltage of your starter and only use matching
outlets.
2. Plug extension into 120V or 240V 3-wire,
grounded outlet.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Make sure that the traction clutch and
attachment drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
6. Insert key into ignition switch on engine
and push into "Run" position. DO NOT
twist key after it is inserted.
7. If engine is cold, apply choke. A warm
engine requires less choking than a cold
engine. See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
8. Set throttle to proper starting position.
9. Press starter button on engine until engine
starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. (If engine does not
start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
12. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for travel or adaptation to outside
temperature. Once achieved, set throttle
to Fast position for normal operation.
Electric Start (12V)
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the traction clutch and
attachment drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Put ignition key into START position until
engine starts and release into the RUN
position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. (If engine does not
start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
7. Adjust choke as needed.
8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for travel or adaptation to outside
temperature. Once achieved, set throttle
to Fast position for normal operation.
Shut Off
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and
allow unit to come to a complete stop.
2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
4. Move Throttle to the “Stop” position.
5. Remove key.
SNOW REMOVAL
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperatures before clearing
snow.
NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged
before wheel drive clutch when throwing snow.