Murray 621501 31NB Series, Instruction Book

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2. Quickly release the recoil starter handle
(12) . Allow the recoil starter handle (12) to
snap back against the recoil starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the two pre-
vious steps until the engine starts. Then, contin-
ue with the directions “How To Start A Cold
Engine”.
To help prevent the possible freeze − up of the
recoil starter and of the engine controls, proceed
as follows after each snow removal job.
1. With the engine running, quickly pull the re-
coil starter handle (12) three or four times
with a continuous full arm stroke. This will
produce a loud clattering sound that is not
harmful to the engine or starter.
2. Stop the engine. Wipe all snow and moisture
from the carburetor cover, control levers and
cables. Also move the choke control (14)
and recoil starter handle (12) several times.
How To Remove Snow or Debris From
The Auger Housing
(Figure 1)
WARNING: Do not attempt to re-
move snow or debris that may be-
come lodged in auger housing with
your hands. Use a clean-out tool to remove
snow or debris.
1. Release the auger drive lever (5) .
2. Remove the ignition key (8) .
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Do not place your hands in the
auger hous-
ing (4) or the discharge chute (3) . Use a
clean-out tool to remove any snow or debris.
Snow Throwing Tips
1. This snow thrower will propel itself forward
when the handle is raised enough to cause
the auger blades to contact the ground. The
auger should stop when auger control bar is
released. If it does not stop, see “How To Ad-
just The Auger Control Cable” in the adjust-
ment section.
2. Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished
when the snow is removed immediately after
if falls.
CAUTION: Do not overload the machine
capacity by attempting to clear snow at
too fast a rate.
3. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap
each previous path.
4. Whenever possible, discharge the snow
down wind.
5. The distance the snow will be discharged
can be adjusted by moving the discharge
chute deflector. Raise the deflector for more
distance or lower the deflector for less dis-
tance.
6. In windy conditions, lower the chute deflector
to direct the discharged snow close to the
ground where it is less likely to blow into un-
wanted areas.
7. For safety and to prevent damage to the
snow thrower, keep the area to be cleared
free of stones, toys and other foreign objects.
8. Do not use the auger propelling feature when
clearing gravel or crushed rock driveways.
Move the handle down to slightly raise the
auger.
9. The forward speed of the snow thrower is
dependent on the depth and weight of the
snow. Experience will establish the most ef-
fective method of using the snow thrower un-
der different conditions.
10.After each snow throwing job, allow the en-
gine to run for a few minutes. The snow and
accumulated ice will melt off the engine.
11. Clean the snow thrower after each use.
12.Remove ice, snow and debris from the entire
snow thrower. Flush with water to remove all
salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower
dry.
Dry And Average Snow
1. Snow up to eight inches deep can be re-
moved rapidly and easily by walking at a
moderate rate. For snow or drifts of a greater
depth,slow your pace to allow the discharge
chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as
the auger receives the snow.
2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the di-
rection the wind is blowing.
Wet Packed Snow
Move slowly into wet, packed snow. If the wet,
packed snow causes the auger to slow down or
the discharge chute begins to clog, back off and
begin a series of short back and forth jabs into
the snow. These short back and forth jabs, four
to six inches, will “belch” the snow from the
chute.
Snow Banks And Drifts
In snow of greater depth than the unit, use the
same “jabbing” technique described above. Turn
the discharge chute away from the snow bank.
More time will be required to remove snow of
this type than level snow.