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Fuel Shut-Off Valve
(Optional Equipment)
On models so equipped, the fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel tank, controls fuel-flow from the fuel tank to
the engine. See Figure 6.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted and
snapped in place before the unit will start. Remove the
ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
See Figure 6.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Track Lock Lever
The track lock lever is located on the right side of the
snow thrower and is used to select the position of the
auger housing and the method of track operation. Move
the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of
the three positions. See Figure 7.
Transport:
Keeps the front end of the snow thrower up
for easy transport. May also be used on many gravel
driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel
undisturbed.
Normal Snow:
Allows the tracks to be suspended
independently for continuous ground contact.
Figure 7
Packed Snow:
Locks the front end of the snow thrower
down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow
conditions.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Gas And Oil Fill-up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil
as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower.
Read instructions carefully.
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 and other sources of
ignition.
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 in the Assembly Section.
•
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.
•
Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped,
is in the OPEN (vertical) position.
•
Make certain the auger and drive controls are in the
disengaged (up) position.
•
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot and snap in place. See Figure
6. Be certain it snaps into place.
Do not turn key.
NOTE:
Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter (optional)
•
Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
•
If your house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
Track Lock
Lever
Packed
Snow
Normal
Snow
Transport
