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NOTE:
Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15
o
F.
• Electric Start: Push starter button on top of the
engine to crank the engine. When engine starts,
release starter button.
• Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle (see Figure 15)
and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Let rope rewind slowly. Pull starter handle rapidly.
Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind
slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter
handle.
• Repeat step 9 until engine starts. If engine fails to
start, repeat steps 8 and 9 until engine starts.
• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
Stopping engine
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows.
Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box on
engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the
engine running, push starter button and spin the
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made
by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter.
Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and
then from switch box.
Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope
with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four
times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud
clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or
starter.
• To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
NOTE:
Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place.
Engine will not start without the ignition key.
• Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times. Leave
throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position.
Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.
To engage drive
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use
the slower speeds until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the auger clutch grip and the augers will
turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
• Squeeze the drive clutch grip and the snow thrower
will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
• NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive
clutch.
To engage augers
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
Tire chains (optional equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is
needed.
Operating tips
NOTE:
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and
surrounding areas may exceed 150
degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid these areas.
• For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
• Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
• Be certain to follow the precautions listed under ‘‘To
Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible freeze-up.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.