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Recoil Starter
• 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.
• Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.
• Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: Keep key in a safe place. Engine will not start
without ignition key.
• Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
To Engage Augers
• To engage augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
• To disengage power to the augers, 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.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT:
Perform the following test before
operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the
start of each winter season.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
• When the auger control is released and in the
disengaged “up” position, the cable should have
very little slack, but should NOT be tight.
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable.
Over-tightening may prevent the auger from
disengaging and compromise the safety of the
snow thrower.
• In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower
engine as instructed earlier in this section under the
heading Starting Engine. Make sure the throttle is set
in the FAST position.
• While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower) engage the auger.
• Allow the auger to remain engaged for
approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing
the auger control. Repeat this several times.
• With the engine running in the FAST position and
the auger control lever in the disengaged “up”
position, walk to the front of the machine.
• Confirm that the auger has completely stopped
rotating and shows NO signs of motion.
IMPORTANT:
If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating,
immediately return to the operator’s position and shut
off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
readjusting the auger control cable.
• To readjust the control cable, unhook the spring
(found on the end of the auger cable) from the
auger actuator bracket. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
• Push the cable coupler through the end of the
spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
• Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler)
three full turns to provide more slack in the cable
and reattach the spring to the bracket.
• Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper
adjustment has been achieved. Repeat the
previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, if
necessary.
To Engage Wheel Drive
• 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.
NOTE: Use slower speeds in heavy conditions and
until you are familiar and comfortable with the operation
of the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the traction control against the right
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it
and the drive motion will stop.
Traction
Actuator Bracket
Traction
Spring
Auger
Actuator Bracket
Auger
Spring
Spring
Coupler
Cable
Lock Nut
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