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WARNING
Read, understand, and
follow all instructions
and warnings on the
machine and in this
manual before operat-
ing.
Do not pull the starter
handle while the
engine is running.
To avoid unsupervised
engine operation,
never leave the engine
unattended whiie
running. Turn the
engine off after use
and pull out the safety
key.
If your home's wiring
system is not a three-
wire grounded system,
do not use this electric
starter under any
conditions.
If your home electrical
system is grounded,
but a three-hole
receptacle is not
available, do not use
your snow thrower's
electric starter.
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 4-2.
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.
Packed Snow: Locks the front end of the snow thrower
down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow condi-
tions.
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See
"Making Adjustment" Section.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read
instructions carefully.
Starting The Engine
1. Make certain both the auger control and drive control
are in the disengaged (released) position.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve (If equipped) and make sure
the Rocker switch is in the On position (if equipped).
3. Push in the safety key.
4. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position
(for a cold engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position
5. Push the primer two times if temperature is above
o
o
15
F (-9
C), four times if temperature is below 15
o
(-9
C) for cold engine start, making sure to cover
vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
1. Determine that your home's wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
WARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a grounded
three-wire power cord and plug, and
is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be used
with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid the
possibility of electric shock. Follow all
instructions carefully prior to operat-
ing the electric starter.
Packed
Snow
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed
as follows:
1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the
engine's surface. Plug the other end of extension cord
into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a
well-ventilated area.
2. Push starter button to start engine.
3. Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
4. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position
rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly
into the OFF position again.
5. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug
the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging
the opposite end from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
instead of FULL.
1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope
out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull
o
F
the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
2. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm
hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
3. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to
the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the
choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly
into the OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperatures.
10
Track Lock
Lever
Normal
Transport
Snow
Figure 4-2
. If the engine falters, quickly
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