If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the Stop position (Figure 31).
Figure 31
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
Figure 32
4. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
Operating the Traction Drive
Important:
To operate the traction drive, you
must operate the snowthrower with the self-propel
feature engaged. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the
Self-propel Drive.
1. To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left hand
(traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 33).
Figure 33
2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever.
3. Check to ensure that the speed selector operates
properly:
•
If the snowthrower does not move or moves
forward when it is in Position R1, remove the
trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn the
trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed
control rod, then install the trunnion.
•
If the snowthrower does not move or moves
rearward when it is in Position 1 (forward), remove
the trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn the
trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on the speed
control rod, then install the trunnion.
Note:
Refer to Installing the Traction Control
Linkage.
Note:
If the snowthrower moves when the
traction lever is in the released position, check the
traction cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting
the Traction Cable) or take the snowthrower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Using the Wheel Clutch Levers
The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage
the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever
still engaged. This enables you to turn and maneuver the
snowthrower easily.
Note:
Holding down the traction lever against the handle
engages the traction drive to both wheels.
To turn the snowthrower to the right, lift up on the right
wheel clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle (Figure
34).
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