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Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Starting the Engine

1.

Turn the ignition key

clockwise to the On
position.

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2.

Move the choke

lever to the right.

3.

Firmly push in the

primer 2 times with your
thumb, holding the
primer in for a second
before releasing it each
time.

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4.

Pull the recoil

starter.

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5.

With the engine running, move the choke lever to

the left slowly.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the Off position.

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Starting the Rotor Blades

To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against
the handle.

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Stopping the Rotor Blades

To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar.

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Summary of Contents for 38537

Page 1: ...h To reduce this potential comply with the following safety instructions The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI standard B71 3 1995 and the ISO 8437 1989 standard Training Read the operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to oper...

Page 2: ... keep a firm hold on the handle Walk never run Maintenance and Storage Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters and clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any e...

Page 3: ...power level of 108 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 15 5 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Safety Instruction Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 60 9480 94 2561 1 Hot surface bur...

Page 4: ...h the choke left after it starts 4 Read the Operator s Manual 105 3522 1 Press the button 2 Primer 3 Ignition off 4 Ignition 5 Engine start 6 Read the Operator s Manual 7 Warning read the Operator s Manual 8 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller auger stop the engine before leaving the machine 9 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine ...

Page 5: ...snowthrower onto its left side and place a block under the left axle end 2 Slide the short spacer A and a wheel onto the right axle end Note The side of the wheel with 6 spokes must face downward m 6217 A 3 Put a pushnut onto the end of the axle and use a hammer to seat it firmly in place m 6218 4 Turn the snowthrower onto its right side and place a block under the right axle end 5 Repeat steps 2 ...

Page 6: ...en the knobs until they are snug m 6104a 7 Adjust the control cable Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable on page 10 Installing the Discharge Chute Install the discharge chute as shown m 6187 Installing the Chute Crank 1 Insert the end of the chute crank A through the hole in the shroud B and align the mounting bracket C with the holes in the lower handle 2 Slowly rotate the crank until the end of ...

Page 7: ...mportant To prevent engine damage do not use automotive oil such as SAE 30 or 10W30 or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline to oil ratio 1 Pour a half US gallon 1 9 liters of fresh unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container 2 Add two cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart below m 6188 50 1 Gasoline to Oil Ratio Mixing Chart Gasoline Oil 1 US gallon 3 8 liters 2 6 ounces 80 ml 2 US gal...

Page 8: ...your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time m 6108a 4 Pull the recoil starter m 6109a 5 With the engine running move the choke lever to the left slowly Stopping the Engine To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position m 6192 Starting the Rotor Blades To start the rotor blades hold the control bar against the handle m 6193 Stopping the...

Page 9: ...elf propels If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow push forward on the handle but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible In snowy and cold conditions some controls and moving parts may freeze Do not use excessive force when trying to operate froze...

Page 10: ...ce Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary Store the snowthrower properly Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Adjusting the Control Cable Important Check the control cable for proper adjustment initially after the first operating hour and then annually thereafter Checking the ...

Page 11: ...ol bar 4 Check the adjustment refer to Checking the Cable on page 10 Note After extended use the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension If the drive belt slips continuously squeals under a heavy load increase the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control bar The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive system start the rotor and run ...

Page 12: ...itioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 4 Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 5 Start the engine and run it until it stops 6 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 7 Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to c...

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