Operating Your Snow Thrower - Yard Machines E600E Operator's Manual

• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 14.
Safety Ignition Switch
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.
Fuel Shut-off Valve
(If Equipped)
The fuel shut-off valve,
located under fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from
tank. See Figure 13.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
• The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before
starting.
Gas And Oil Fill-up
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoor or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
• A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill
opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this
cup before filling up the tank. Use the separate
fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.
Starting Engine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 15.
Closed
Open
Figure 13
Read, understand, and follow
Use extreme care when
Choke
Ignition
Throttle
Key Control
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
• Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN
(vertical) position.
• Make certain the auger and traction controls are in
the disengaged (released) position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. See Figure 16.
NOTE:
Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do not
turn ignition key.
Recoil Starter:
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
• Push primer button three or four times for cold
engine start.
• If engine is warm, push primer button once only.
NOTE:
Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
11
Primer
Rope Starter
Handle
Figure 14
Rubber Boot
Figure 15