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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION
(RECOIL START MODELS)
(Go to Page 8 for Electric Start Models)
2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER
1. Move choke control to the choke “ON” position.
See Figure 2.4.
NOTE: Stop the auger by releasing the auger control.
Stop the engine by turning the key switch to the “OFF”
position.
FIGURE 2.4
2. Turn ignition key to the “ON” position.
3. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief warm-up
until engine runs smooth.
WARNING
Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it
is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear
safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep
people and pets away from area.
2.2.2. ENGAGING AUGER
1. Pull auger control against handle to engage
auger. See Figure 2.5.
WARNING
Release auger clutch control and make sure
auger/impeller has STOPPED before rotating discharge
chute or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near
auger/impeller while engine is running.
2.2.3. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
1. Release auger control and allow auger to come to a
complete stop before performing any adjustments.
2. Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to
desired angle. Retighten knob.
3. Rotate discharge chute in desired direction. See
Figure 2.6.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
RELEASE AUGER
CONTROL BEFORE
ADJUSTING DEFLECTOR &
CHUTE
MOVE AUGER
CONTROL AGAINST
HANDLE TO ENGAGE
AUGER
DEFLECTOR
CHUTE
LOOSEN DEFLECTOR
KNOB & MOVE TO
DESIRED
POSITION
ROTATE CHUTE TO
CHANGE
DIRECTION OF
DISCHARGE
(SHOWN IN “OFF POSITION)
MOVE CHOKE TO THE “ON”
POSITION
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
(SHOWN IN “OFF POSITION)
TURN KEY TO THE “ON”
PO
SITION
PULL ROPE
START HANDLE