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5. Operation
Note: The left and right sides of the machine are
determined by standing at the normal operating
position.
5.1 “Freewheeling” or Using the Self-propel
Drive
You can operate the snow thrower with the self-propel
feature engaged or disengaged, “freewheeling”.
To “freewheel”, remove linchpins and slide wheels
inward. Insert the pins through the outer axle holes,
but not through the wheel hubs.
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FIG 8
）
To “self-propel”, remove linchpins and slide the
wheels outward. Insert the pins through the holes in
the wheel hubs and the outer axle holes.
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FIG 9
）
5.2 Filling the Fuel Tank

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others.

To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or snow thrower
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.

Fill the tank outdoors and when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.

Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.

Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and
out of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the gasoline.
5.2.1 Clean around the fuel tank cap.
5.2.2 Remove the fuel tank cap.
5.2.3 Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline.
Important ：
Do not fill the fuel tank too full,
because the gasoline must have room to expand.
5.2.4 Replace the fuel tank cap and wipe up any
spilled gasoline.
FIG 8
FIG 9
5.3 Starting the Engine
5.3.1 Move the throttle to the Fast position
5.3.2 Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to
open it.
5.3.3 Rotate the choke knob to the “Choke” position.
5.3.4 Insert the ignition key.
5.3.5 Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your
thumb, holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time.
Note:
Take your glove off when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
Note:
Priming excessively may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
5.3.6 Start the snow thrower using the recoil starter or
the electric starter.
Important：
To prevent damaging the electric starter,
run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds
on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine does not start
after this series of attempts, allow the starter to cool
for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again.