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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION
(RECOIL START MODELS)
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2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER
1. Move choke control to the choke “ON” position.
See Figure 2.4.
IMPORTANT: 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. See Figure 2.4.
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
has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute, or
adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near auger
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. See Figure 2.6.
3. Rotate chute crank to position the discharge
chute in desired direction. See Figure 2.5.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
PULL ROPE
START
HANDLE
TURN KEY TO THE
“ON” POSITION
MOVE CHOKE TO THE “ON”
POSITION
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
MOVE AUGER CONTROL
AGAINST HANDLE TO ENGAGE
AUGER
RELEASE AUGER CONTROL
BEFORE ADJUSTING DEFLECTOR
& CHUTE CRANK
ROTATE CHUTE
CRANK TO CHANGE
DIRECTION OF
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
LOOSEN DEFLECTOR
KNOB & MOVE TO
DESIRED POSITION
CHUTE
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