•
When engine starts, release starter but-
ton, and move choke gradually to OFF.
If engine falters, move choke immedi-
ately to FULL and then gradually to
OFF.
Recoil Starter:
•
Rotate choke knob to FULL choke posi-
tion (cold engine start).
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
•
Push primer button two or three times
as instructed in the separate engine
manual. See Figure 21.
If engine is warm, push primer button
once
only.
NOTE:
Always cover vent hole in
primer button when pushing. Addi-
tional priming may be necessary for
first start if temperature is below 15°F
(-9
o
C).
•
Grasp starter handle (see Figure 21)
and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls
slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
•
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow
handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind
slowly while keeping a firm hold on the
starter handle. Repeat until engine
starts.
•
As engine warms up and begins to op-
erate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly
to OFF position. If engine falters, return
to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
TO STOP ENGINE
•
Run engine for a few minutes before
stopping to help dry off any moisture
on the engine.
•
To help prevent possible freeze-up of
starter, proceed as follows:
Optional Electric Starter:
Connect
power cord to switch box on engine,
then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the
engine running, push starter button and
spin the starter for several seconds. The
unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter.
Disconnect the power cord from recep-
tacle first, and then from switch box.
Recoil Starter:
With engine running,
pull starter rope with a rapid, continu-
ous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling the starter rope will produce a
loud clattering sound, which is not
harmful to the engine or starter.
•
To stop engine, remove the ignition key.
Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug to pre-
vent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
NOTE:
Do not lose ignition key.
Keep it in a safe place. Engine will
not start without the ignition key.
•
Wipe all snow and moisture from the
carburetor cover in the area of the con-
trol levers. Also, move control levers
back and forth several times.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
•
With the engine running near top
speed, move shift lever into one of the
possible FORWARD or REVERSE posi-
tions. Select a speed appropriate for
the snow conditions that exist. Use the
slower speeds until you are familiar with
the operation of the snowthrower.
•
Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip
and engage it.
•
While the left hand auger clutch grip is
engaged, engage the right hand drive
clutch grip.
•
Release the left hand auger clutch grip
only. The interlock mechanism should
keep the left hand clutch engaged until
the right hand clutch is released.
NOTE:
Never move shift lever with-
out first releasing the drive clutch.
CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL
WARNING: Stop the engine by
removing the ignition key and
wait for ALL moving parts to
stop, before using the clean-out
tool.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently
fastened to the rear of the auger hous-
ing with a mounting clip. Should snow
and ice lodge itself in the discharge
chute during operation, proceed as fol-
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