Stopping Engine.8 - Simplicity 551M Operator's Manual

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STOPPING
ENGINE
THROWING
SNOW
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Make sure that there is no moisture on the cord ends or
receptacles when plugging in the cord.
9. Push the starter button to crank the engine. Do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds without allowing the electric
starter to cool for around 10 minutes. Attempt further cranking
only
after the starter has cooled down.
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Do not push the primer button while the engine is
being cranked.
Electric start engines can be severely damaged if you
do not follow proper starting instructions.
10. Release starter button once
the engine starts and gradually
move the choke lever to the
OFF position.
11. Disconnect the power cord
from (i) household receptacle
and then from (ii) starter switch
on the snow thrower. Store the
cord in a dry place.
m.
Always disconnect power
cord from the household receptacle first, then unplug
from starter switch.
Starter-
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Button'^gs
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1.
Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
2.
Remove the key from the switch if you are leaving the operating
position and/or before making repairs or adjustments.
3.
Allow the unit to run for a few minutes before storing.
Note: The snow thrower will be pulled forward by the auger as the
handle is raised. The unit will also move forward when the auger
comes in contact with the accumulated snow.
1.
Before entering the area where snow needs to be cleared,
adjust the position of the discharge chute so that snow will be
thrown in the desired direction.
Note: Snow should not be thrown towards buildings, automobiles, or
people. Always try to throw snow down wind.
2.
Adjust the deflector on top of the discharge chute up or down to
control the distance that the snow
will be thrown. See figure 6.
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Disengage auger drive before
adjusting discharge deflector.
3. Review the area to be cleared of
snow and establish a pattern for
the most efficient snow removal.
4. Inspect the area for possible
obstructions like gravel and rocks.
Remove, if any.
5. Begin snow removal by clearing a
path down the center of a walk or
driveway along your pattern for snow removal. Gradually widen the
path throwing snow to both sides. Allow the snow thrower to move
the snow at its own pace.
6. When clearing wet and heavy snow, you may have to push down the
handle and slow down. But allow engine to work at full throttle.
^^WARNING
• Do not use
snow thrower
on surfaces
above ground
level, such as
the roof of a
building.
• Stay away
from the front
of your snow
thrower unit
when the
auger is turn¬
ing.
• Avoid picking
up gravel
with the
auger since
this could
damage the
unit and/or
cause seri¬
ous injury to
the operator.
• Always be
alert to the
hidden haz¬
ards that
might be
struck by the
auger.
• Should you
hit a foreign
object with
the auger
stop the
engine imme¬
diately,
remove key,
disconnect
spark plug and
inspect the
machine for
any damage.
• Repair dam¬
age before
operating the
unit again.
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