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Caution
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power
outlet, someone can inadvertently start the
snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
B. Push the starter button.
Note: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at
intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off.
Important
Running the electric starter extensively can
overheat and damage it.
Note: If the engine does not start after this series of
attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to
cool before attempting to start it again.
Note: If the engine does not start after the second series
of attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer for service.
C. When the engine starts, disconnect the power cord
from the snowthrower and the outlet.
5. With the engine running, move the choke lever to the
left slowly.
Stopping the Engine
Turn the key to the Off position and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Starting the Rotor Blades
To start the rotor blades, squeeze the control bar and the
handle together.
Stopping the Rotor Blades
To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar.
Note: When you release the control bar, the rotor blades
stop, but the engine continues to run.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Models 38515 and 38516
Move the chute handle left and right to adjust the direction
of the snow stream (Fig. 14). The chute deflector handle on
top of the discharge chute controls the height of the snow
stream.
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Figure 14
1.
Chute deflector handle
2.
Deflector mounting
locknut (2)
3.
Chute handle
Note: Do not overtighten the chute deflector mounting
locknuts.
Important
Do not use the chute handle to lift the
snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.
Models 38517 and 38518
Rotate the chute crank clockwise to move the discharge
chute to the right or counterclockwise to move the chute to
the left (Fig. 15). The chute deflector handle on top of the
discharge chute controls the height of the snow stream.
