Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Installing the Handle ............................................. 4
2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Handle ......................... 4
3 Installing the Discharge Chute ................................ 5
4 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
5 Adjusting the Control Cable ................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
During Operation ...................................................... 9
Safety..................................................................... 9
Starting the Engine .................................................10
Engaging the Rotor Blades.......................................11
Disengaging the Rotor Blades ..................................11
Stopping the Engine ...............................................12
Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute
Deflector ...........................................................12
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .........................12
Self-propelling the Snowthrower ..............................12
Operating Tips ......................................................13
After Operation ........................................................13
Maintenance .................................................................14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................14
Maintenance Safety.................................................14
Adjusting the Control Cable.....................................14
Inspecting the Rotor Blades .....................................14
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................14
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................15
Replacing the Drive Belt ..........................................17
Storage ........................................................................18
Storing the Machine................................................18
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute in effect
at the time of production.
•
Read and understand the contents of the manual before
you start the engine. Make sure everyone using this
product knows how to use the product and understands
the warnings.
•
Do not put hands or feet near moving components on
the machine.
•
Do not operate machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Shut the machine off before unclogging, servicing, or
fueling.
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