Machine Operation; Maintenance - Texas SNOW KING 5318WD Manuel

Throttle (ill1-13)

Move the throttle lever about 1/3 away from
the slow (turtle) position towards the fast
(rabbit) position.
Recoil

Pull the recoil starter gently until you feel
resistance in the rope. Then pull quickly and
energetic. Do not at any time let go of the
recoil starter but slide it gently back and pull
again.
Engine choke (ill1-11)

Push the choker gradually from close position
to open position as the engine warms up.
Turn off the engine
To turn off the engine use the following procedure.
Throttle (ill1-13)

Move the throttle lever from the fast (rabbit)
position towards the slow (turtle) position
Fuel tap (ill1-14) 
Close the fuel tap.

MACHINE OPERATION

Important! Clear and secure the work area. The
operator of the snow blower can and will be held liable
for personal injury or damage on property to injured
party.
First stage: Preparation
1. Push the throttle (ill1-13) at full throttle
(fast-rabbit)
2. Turn the chute adjusting lever (ill1-5) to adjust
the horizontal ejector angle.
3. Turn the chute adjusting lever (ill1-6) to adjust
the vertical ejector angle.
Warning: Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of unit.
Caution: Depending on the amount of snow. The
ejection range can reach up to 15 meter from the
chute.
Second stage: Sweeping
1. Pull the right-hand control lever to engage the
drive unit and the snow blower will start to
move. (ill1-2)
2. Use the 5 forward gears and 2 reverse (R1
and R2) to achieve the desired working speed.
(ill1-3)
3. Push the left-hand control lever to engage the
auger unit. (ill1-4)
Note: Do not overload machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Advice: Select a slower speed for wet heavy snow,
and a higher speed for light powdery snow.
Warning: Not suitable for sleet!
Warning!

Exercise extreme caution when operating on
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.

Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Auger unit
The drive shaft on auger is secured by shearing bolts.
The shearing bolts will break, if the auger strikes any
hard object, this is to prevent the snow blower from
sustain further damage. Two spare bolts with nuts are
supplied on the control panel.
Warning: Do not replace the shearing bolts with other
types of bolts!
If the chute discharger is blocked: Shut the engine
down. Ensure that all rotating parts has come to an
complete stop. Clean the Chute and auger unit using
the cleanout tool. (ill8)

MAINTENANCE

Importance of maintenance
Good maintenance is cost-saving and essential for
safe and trouble-free operation.
Improper maintenance or failure to comply with
instructions, precautions can result in serious injury or
death. Always follow the manual prescribed
procedures and precautions.
To ensure a proper upkeep of your machine, the
following pages include a maintenance schedule and
description plus an inspection procedure of your
machine. For tasks that are more difficult, or require
special tools, maintenance should be carried out by
technician or qualified mechanic.
Maintenance safety
As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or
error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. It is impossible to warn against all hazards or
hazardous situations, it is therefore important that the
user of the machine exhibits vigilance to operate the
machine safely and rationally to avoid bringing yourself
and others in danger.
Safety precautions
Important: Before commencing any maintenance or
repair ensure that the engine is shutdown
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful
when working around gasoline. Use only a
nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts.
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames and other sources
of ignition away from the machine.
Refueling
With the engine stopped, remove the fuel tank cap and
check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is
low.
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