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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, squeeze the control bar
toward the handle until the snowthrower begins to
pivot.

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Stopping the Rotor Blades

To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar.

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Note: When you release the control bar, the rotor
blades stop, but the engine continues to run.

Starting the Traction Drive

To start the traction drive, slowly squeeze the control
bar toward the handle. The front of the snowthrower
pivots downward. When the rotor blades touch the
ground, the snowthrower begins to move forward.
Squeezing the control bar completely to the handle
provides maximum traction.

Stopping the Traction Drive

To stop the traction drive, partially release the control
bar until the rotor blades lift off the ground,
disengaging the traction drive. Releasing the control
bar completely stops both the traction drive and the
rotor blades.

Summary of Contents for Snow Commander 38601

Page 1: ...r started This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Improperly usi...

Page 2: ...n backing up with the snowthrower Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your fo...

Page 3: ...per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 110 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a ha...

Page 4: ...ismemberment hazard impeller auger stop the engine before leaving the machine 9 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 104 8663 1 Choke 2 Use unleaded gasoline 50 1 gas...

Page 5: ...the Handle 1 Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle 2 Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts m 6103a 3 Rotate the upper handle to the operating position m 5046 4 Ins...

Page 6: ...lent high grade NMMA TCW certified two cycle oil Important 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 gal...

Page 7: ...ze the control bar toward the handle until the snowthrower begins to pivot m 6258 Stopping the Rotor Blades To stop the rotor blades release the control bar m 6259 Note When you release the control ba...

Page 8: ...on drive 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 ensu...

Page 9: ...loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable Check the rotor control cable for proper adjustment initially after the first operating hour and then annually thereafte...

Page 10: ...t the distance A between the pivot plate B and the wheel frame C is 0 to 1 8 in 0 to 3 mm m 5056 A B C Important If the pivot plate touches the wheel frame before the control bar touches the handle th...

Page 11: ...2 Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned 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...

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