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Manual Start
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 on engine shut-off switch ("ON").
7. Insert key into ignition switch.
12V - Turn key to RUN position.
120V - Push key into RUN position. DO NOT
twist key after it is inserted.
8. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
it pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
9. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke.
Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against
Starter.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If
engine does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 31.)
11. Adjust choke as needed.
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 (120V)
1. Connect extension cord to starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of
your starter and only use matching outlets.
2. Plug extension into 120V 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. Turn on engine shut-off switch ("ON").
10. 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.)
11. Adjust choke as needed.
12. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter.
13. 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. Turn off engine shut-off switch ("OFF").
6. 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.