Fuel Shut Off Valve; Operation - Yard Machines 317E660G000 Owner's Manual

AUGER DRIVE
(See figure 10)
The auger drive clutch is located on the let handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction
drive clutch must also be released.)
TRACTIONDRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
(See figure 10)
The traction drive clutch is located on the rigl _thandle.
Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage'he wheel
drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch s, ) you can
turn the chute crank without interrupting he snow
throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is engaged
with the traction drive clutch engaged, the operator
can release the auger drive clutch (on the le :t handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Releas_ the trac-
tion drive clutch to stop both the augers a_d wheel
drive (auger drive clutch must also be releasl _d).
CHUTE CRANK
(See figure 10)
The chute crank is located on left hand si Je of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thr _wn, turn
chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to l he right.
THROTTLE CONTROL(See figure 12)
The throttle control is located on the engin_. It regu-
lates the speed of the engine.
SAFETYIGNITIONSWITCH(see figure12)
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before
the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow
thrower is not in use.
FUELSHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve,
located under fuel tank, con-
trols fuel flow from tank.
Choke
Primer
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
FIGURE 12.reModel 610E Shown
Starter
Handle
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline an J oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual p_ cked with
your snow thrower. Read instructions care1 ully.
NOTE: Your snow thrower is shipped withoL t oil; how-
ever, a small amount of oil may be presen' from the
factory. Do not overfill.
_ WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while _;ngine is
hot. Do not smoke when filling ft el tank.
Electric Starter
WARNING: The electric starter is equipp_d with a
three-wire power cord and plug, and is d_signed to
operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be
properly grounded at all times to avoid the 3ossibility
of electric shock which may be injurioLs to the
operator. Follow all instructions carefully. I)etermine
that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded
system. Ask a licensed electrician if yoL are not
certain. If your house wiring system is not a :hree-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter under
any conditions. If your system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point your
starter will normally be used, one should be installed
by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always connect cord
to switch box on engine first, then plug the other end
into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
TO START ENGINE
IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine
off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the "Final
Adjustments" section of the Assembly Instructions.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open
(vertical) position.
3. Make certain the auger drive and traction drive
clutch grips are in the disengaged (released)
position.