Briggs & Stratton 1696828 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 9

NOTICE
To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five
seconds maximum). Wait one minute between starting
attempts.
If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact
an authorized service dealer or go to our website.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Gradually
move the choke control (F, Figure 5) to the Open position.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key (E, Figure 5) to the Off position and
remove it or remove the push/pull key (if equipped).
2. Keep the key in a safe place out of the reach of children.
The engine cannot be started without the key.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute and
Deflector
WARNING
Ice, gravel, or other unintended objects can be picked up by
the auger and thrown from the chute with force.
Objects thrown from the chute could cause death, serious
injury, or property damage.
• Always be aware of the direction the snow is being thrown.
1. Rotate the chute rotation crank (I, Figure 5) to set the
direction of the discharge chute.
2. Use the deflector control lever (J) to move the deflector up
or down. Raise the deflector to throw snow further.
Engaging the Auger and Impeller
The auger and impeller work together to break up the snow as
the snowthrower moves forward and throws it out the discharge
chute.
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller to
throw snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in the
auger or impeller resulting in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
1. Fully press the auger control lever (A, Figure 5) on the left
handle to engage the auger and impeller.
2. Release the lever to stop the auger. The auger must stop
within 5 seconds after the auger control is released. If it
does not:
• Adjust the control cable. See Adjusting the Auger and
Traction Cable.
• If the auger still does not stop within 5 seconds, see an
authorized dealer.
Engaging the Drive Wheels
NOTICE Do not move the speed select control while the
traction control is engaged. This may result in damage to the
drive system.
1. To drive forward, shift the speed select control (B, Figure
5) into one of the forward positions. Select a lower number
for heavy snow, a middle number for light snow, and a
higher number for light snow or transporting.
2. To move press and hold down the traction control (K) on
the right handle.
3. To stop, release the traction control. Unit must stop
immediately. If it does not:
• Adjust the traction control cable. See Adjusting the
Auger and Traction Cable.
• If the unit still does not stop, see an authorized dealer.
4. To drive backward, shift the speed select control into one
of the reverse positions.
5. Press and hold down the traction control on the right handle.
6. To stop, release the traction control. Unit must stop
immediately. If it does not:
• Adjust the traction control cable. See Adjusting the
Auger and Traction Cable .
• If the unit still does not stop, see an authorized dealer.
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