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Connect the power cord (electric start) to the switch
box on the engine. Plug the other end of power cord
into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.
•
Push the primer button three times. If the engine is
warm, push the primer button once only. See
Figure 9.
NOTE:
Always cover the vent hole in the primer
button when pushing. Additional priming may be
necessary for cold starts if the temperature is below
15
°
F.
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Electric Start: Push the starter button on the front
of the engine to turn the starter. When the engine
starts, release the starter button (see Figure 9).
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Recoil Start: Grasp the starter handle (see Figure
9) and pull the rope out slowly until resistance is
felt. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the
handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
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As the engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to the OFF
position. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke,
then slowly move to the OFF position.
To Stop Engine
•
Run the engine for a few minutes after throwing
snow, to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
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To help prevent possible freeze-up of the starter,
proceed as follows:
Electric Starter: Connect the power cord to the
switch box on the engine, then connect to a 120
volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push
the starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by the spinning
starter will not harm the engine or starter.
Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first,
and then from the switch box.
Recoil Starter: With the engine running, pull the
starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke
three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will pro-
duce a clattering sound, which is not harmful to the
engine or the recoil starter.
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To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever
down to the stop position. Remove the ignition key
by pulling it straight out of the keyhole and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while the equipment
is unattended.
NOTE:
Do not lose the ignition key. Keep it in a safe
place. The engine will not start without the ignition key.
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Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
the control levers back and forth several times.
Leave the throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF
position. Leave the choke control in the FULL
choke position. See Figure 9.
To Engage Track Drive
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With the engine running near top speed, move the
shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions
or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
NOTE:
Use slower speeds in higher snow and until
you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
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Squeeze the traction control against the right
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it
and the drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER move the shift lever without first
releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause
premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, proceed as follows:
•
Squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
To disengage power to the augers:
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Release both the auger control and the traction
control, if engaged.
The auger control can be locked so you can turn the
electric chute directional control without interrupting the
snow throwing process. Refer to Traction Control/
Auger Control Lock in Section 4 of this manual.
Operating Tips
NOTE:
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING:
Muffler and surrounding areas
of the engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
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For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
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Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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Slightly overlap each previous path.
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Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
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Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To
Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.
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Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
