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5. Check how the kill switch is installed. Kill switch
which is not installed completely may lead to
incorrect work of the engine.
6. Check the throttle lever operation.
7. Check the carburetor control levers and springs
between the engine and fuel tank. Clear any snow
or ice which may interfere with their operation.
8. Make sure the parking brake is on.
9. Make sure there are no people, animals, or objects
near the Snowdog that may be damaged or injured
by it.
10. Start the engine with an electric starter (if you will
not use the manual starter). To start the engine
press and hold the electric starter button on the
handlebar switch. Release the button right after the
engine started. Make sure the starter button does
not touch the parking brake lever.
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Warning
When starting the engine with the electric starter
do not hold the button for more than 10 seconds
at each attempt. If the engine does not start,
release the starter button. Wait 30 seconds
before making the next attempt.
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11. To start the engine with a manual starter, pull out
the starter handle until first noticeable resistance.
Without returning it to its place, swiftly pull the
handle further out and the engine started. After the
engine started, slowly return the handle back to its
initial position, allowing for the cord to wind-up.
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Warning
Do not twitch the handle when starting. Do not
pull the cord out all the way until it stops. Do not
release starter handle abruptly after the engine
has started.
12. After 5 failed attempts to start, wait at least
30 seconds before the next try.
13. Let the engine run with choke for about a minute,
and then gradually open the choke. Let the engine
warm up for at least two minutes.
14. Switch off the parking brake from the fixed position
before moving.
7.4 Movement
The throttle lever on the right side of the handlebar adjusts
the RPMs, changing the speed and the towing force. The
Snowdog starts moving at approximately ¼ stroke of the
throttle lever. Start moving slowly, avoid sharp increase in
the RPMs.
To make a turn while moving, tilt the handlebar in the
opposite direction. While moving in the deep snow, you can
make a turn by tilting the Snowdog in the direction of the
turn.
7.5 Maintenance during movement
When moving on wet snow, or snow with water under it, or
on puddles, clean the transmission and the suspension of
snow and ice regularly.
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Warning
When operating the Snowdog for more than
an hour, it is necessary to stop and check the
following:
1. Check the throttle lever operation.
2. Check the carburetor and centrifugal governor
levers. There should not be any ice or frozen snow
on them.
3. Check the drive chain, lubricate if necessary.
4. Visually inspect the mounting, paying particular
attention to the attachment of the hitch and
handlebar mounting.
