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Figure 20
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating
•
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety
purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire
to spark plug before starting.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of
ignition.
•
A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill
opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this
cup before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel
tank cap to close after fill-up.
To Start Engine
NOTE:
If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine
off immediately. readjust as instructed in the Final
Adjustments section of SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING
YOUR SNOW THROWER.
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside
the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug. See Figure 21.
•
Make certain the fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN
(vertical position). See Figure 17.
Figure 21
•
Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
•
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See Figure 18. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
Shift
Lever
Chute
Directional Control
Auger
Control
Clutch
Traction
Control
Clutch
Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
ENGINE WILL NOT START UN-
LESS IGNITION KEY IS INSERT-
ED INTO IGNITION SLOT IN
CARBURETOR COVER. DO
NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
