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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 on page 31.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter.
12. 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 (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. Turn ignition key to the 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 on page 31.)
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 temperature before clearing snow.
NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged before
wheel drive clutch when throwing snow.
1. Select Speed Control position and direction.
2. Engage Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever.
3. Engage Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Use slow
speed to clear deep or hard packed snow.
Tips for Operation
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after snow
fall.
To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of
paths. For large areas, start in the middle and throw
snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than
once.
ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be cleared and
with direction of the wind.
TRAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position.
2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front
of unit slightly off surface.
3. Engage wheel drive clutch without engaging
attachment drive clutch.
TRANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and close fuel
shut-off valve when transporting unit on a truck or
trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto
trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.