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NOTICE:
Try out each control without the
engine running to see how it works and what
it does.
Manual Start
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the attachment clutch
and traction drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch
and turn it to the START position.
7. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT let recoil Starter
Handle snap against Starter.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, refer to
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Set throttle to 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 cord into 120V 3-wire,
grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT:
Use an extension cord that is
capable of handling current requirements.
Cord should be rated for a minimum of 13
amps, grounded, UL listed, CSA certified and
labeled as suitable for outdoor use.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Make sure that the attachment clutch
and traction drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTICE:
When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
6. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTICE:
A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
7. Set throttle to proper starting position.
8. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch
and turn it to the START 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
page 34.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
12. Set throttle to Slow position for
adaptation to outside temperature or
travel. 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 “Slow” position.
5. Turn ignition key into the "Stop" position
and remove key.
SNOW REMOVAL
IMPORTANT:
Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow.
NOTICE:
Attachment clutch should be
engaged before traction 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.
