Yard-Man 7200-0 Snow Blower User Manual


 
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
STARTING
ENGINE
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Shift the master clutch control to the Neutral position.
Move the choke lever to full choke position. Move speed
control lever to run position. Start the engine by pulling
rapidly on the recoil starter rope. As the engine starts and
begins to warm up, gradually return the choke lever to the
"No Choke" position.
NOTE: Temperatures 10°F. and below use "Primer." Push
primer button in and hold, pull engine slowly over com-
pression once and 'release primer button. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE WITH PRIMER
BUTTON HELD IN. (Do not use primer with 110 volt
electric starter.)
If the engine should fail to start, refer to your engine
Instruction Manual.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine move the speed control lever to the stop
position or close the fuel shut-off valve under the gasoline
tank. The sparkplug wire. may also be removed to prevent
accidental starting while. unattended. Always run engine a
few minutes before storing to dry moisture that collects
inside of engine from blowing snow.
BEFORE SNOW THROWING
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1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh winter blend regular gaso-
line. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. Make
certain the fuel shut-off valve under the gas tank is
turned on.
2. Place machine on a level surface. Remove oil fill cap
and fill crankcase with good quality detergent oil.
Use MS classification SAE 5W-20 oil for operation
below 400 F. Use MS classific:atio~ SAE 30 oil for
operation above 400 F .
3. During initial "Break-in" period, the oil should be
checked often. .
4. Change oil after first two (2) hours. of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operat~,:,g hours or each
time machine is used.
1. Try your Snow Thrower machine in a large open space
with engine throttle in slow position. Learn to start, stop
and back-up during this trial run.2.
In rough areas, lower the adjustable skids.3.
Remove stones, wire, cans, boards, bones or other solid
objects from area to be cleared.4.
Always run engine a few minutes out-doors before
throwing snow, to adjust engine and machine to outside
air temperature.