CAUTION: This electric starter is not
equipped with a thermal cut-out switch.
Do not crank engine for more than a total
of 20 seconds without allowing electric
starter to cool down for 10 minutes or se-
vere damage to electric starter can result.
NOTE:
If the starter motor runs but the
engine does not turn over, the starter
gear is apparently covered with ice
and frozen. Place the unit in a warm
atmosphere until the gear is free and
the starter will engage.
3. After engine starts, release starter button.
Move choke gradually to OFF position. If
engine falters, return to ON position, then
slowly move to OFF position.
NOTE:
Allow the engine to warm up
for a few minutes as the engine will
not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler
and surrounding areas may exceed
150°F. Avoid these areas.
TO STOP ENGINE:
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stop-
ping to help dry off any moisture on the
engine.
2.
Recoil Starter:
To help prevent possible
freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows.
With engine running, pull starter rope
with a rapid, continuous 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.
3.
To stop engine:
Turn ignition key to OFF
position.
NOTE:
Do not lose ignition key. Keep
it in a safe place. Engine will not start
without the ignition key.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit.
Move the choke lever back and forth sev-
eral times and leave in the ON position.
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
1. Start the engine as instructed previously.
2. Adjust the discharge chute up or down as
desired. Then use the chute crank to po-
sition the discharge to discharge snow
with the wind. Do not throw snow toward
a building as hidden objects could be
discharged with enough force to cause
damage.
3. Making certain no bystanders or obstacles
are in front of the unit, engage the auger
control handle. As the snowthrower starts
to move, maintain a firm hold on the han-
dle, and guide the snowthrower along the
path to be cleared.
Release the auger control handle to stop the
snowthrowing action and forward motion.
Operating Tips
1. For most efficient snow removal, remove
snow immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever pos-
sible. Slightly overlap each previous
swath.
3. Pushing downward on the handle will
raise the augers off the ground and stop
the forward motion.
NOTE:
Excessive upward pressure on
the handle will result in premature
wear on the rubber auger blades.
4. Be certain to follow the precautions listed
under “To Stop Engine” to prevent possi-
ble freeze-up.
5. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly after
each use.
6. It is not recommended that you operate
this snowthrower on gravel as loose
gravel can be easily picked up and
thrown by the auger causing an injury or
damage to the snowthrower.
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean
chute or make any adjustment
while engine is running.
DISCHARGE CHUTE ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the discharge chute, refer to “Dis-
charge Chute” instructions in Operating
section.
SHAVE PLATE ADJUSTMENT
The shave plate on the bottom of the
snowthrower housing should be adjusted so
the wheels, shave plate and augers touch
the ground at the same time when using the
snowthrower. Refer to figure 5. If snow blows
under the snowthrower housing or if the
shave plate shows signs of excessive wear,
loosen the nuts and bolts which secure the
shave plate to the housing. Move the shave
plate to desired position and retighten the
nuts and bolts.
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