Raider RD-GST03 User Manual page 28

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Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will
shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 3.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the
handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. See Figure 4.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle
to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 5.
Chute Directional Control
Move the handle B (See Figure 6) right and left to change the direction of snow out.
Move the handle A (See Figure 6) up and down to adjust the distance of snow throwing.
Clean-Out Tool
WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip.
The tool is designed to clear a clogged chute assembly.
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.
Recoil Starter Handle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill!
Before Starting Engine
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The engine can be seriously damaged without oil .
1. Place the machine on a level floor.
2. Loosen the dipstick and read the oil level. See fig 7
3. The oil level shall be between the marks "HIGH" and "LOW". See fig 7
4. It necessary fill with oil up to the FULL mark .See fig.11.
5. Use good quality oil marked A.P.I. service SF, SG or SH.
Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for temperatures under -18
Do not use SAE 10W40.
Gasoline
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars ,pipes and other sources of ignition.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the
container.
Make sure that the container form which you pour the gasoline is clean and free
from rust or other foreign particles.