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How
To Stop
The
Snow
Thrower
(Figure
1)
1. To stop discharging
snow,
release
the auger
drive
lever
(5).
2. To stop the wheels,
release
the traction
drive
lever
(1).
3. To stop the engine,
move the stop
switch
(13) to the OFF position.
CAUTION:
To stop
the engine,
do not move
the choke
control
to CHOKE
position.
Backfire
or engine
damage
can occur.
How
To Go Forward
or Backward
(Figure
1)
1. To change
the ground
speed,
first release
the
traction
drive
lever
(1) and then move
the
speed
shift
lever
(6) to the desired
speed.
2. Ground
speed
is determined
by snow
conditions.
Select
the speed
by moving
the
speed
shift
lever
(6) into the appropriate
notch on the shift lever plate.
Speed
1,2
Wet, Heavy
Speed
3
Light
Speed
4
Very Light
Speed
5, 6
Transport
only
3. To go forward,
engage
the traction
drive
lever
(1). Maintain
a firm hold on the handle
as the snow thrower
starts to move forward.
Guide the snow thrower
by moving
the
handle
either left or right. Do not attempt
to
push the snow thrower.
4. To go backward,
release
the tractor
drive
lever (1).
5. Move the speed
shift
lever
(6) into either
first or second
reverse.
6. Engage
the traction
drive
lever (1).
IMPORTANT:
Do not move
the speed
shift
lever
(6) while
the traction
drive
lever
(1) is
engaged.
How
To Throw
Snow
(Figure 1)
1. Engage
the auger
drive
lever (5).
2. To stop throwing
snow,
release
the auger
drive
lever
(5).
WARNING:
The operation
of any
snow
thrower
can result
in foreign
objects
being
thrown
into the eyes,
which
can result
in severe
eye damage.
Always
wear
safety
glasses
or eye shields
while
operating
the snow
thrower.
We
recommend
standard
safety
glasses
or use
a wide
vision
safety
mask
over
your
glasses.
How
To Use
The
Wheel
Lockout
Pin
(Figure
13)
1. The right hand wheel
is secured
to the axle
with a klick
pin (1). This unit was shipped
with this klick
pin (1) through
the wheel
hole
in the locked
position
(2).
2. For ease of maneuverability
in light snow
conditions,
change
the klick
pin (1) to an
unlocked
position
(3).
3. Disconnect
the klick
pin (1) from the wheel
locked
position
(2). Push the klick
pin (1)
through
the unlocked
axle hole only. The unit
is now in the single
wheel
drive unlocked
position
(3).
Before
Starting
The
Engine
1. Before
you service
or start the engine,
familiarize
yourself
with the snow thrower.
Be
sure you understand
the function
and
location
of all controls.
2.
Check the tension
of the clutch
cable before
starting
the engine.
See "How To Adjust
The
Clutch Cable"
in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual.
3. Make sure that all fasteners
are tight.
4.
Make sure the height adjust
skids are
properly
adjusted.
See "How To Adjust
The
Height
Of The Skids" in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
5. Check the air pressure
in the tires. The
correct
air pressure
is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to 17
PSI (1.25
BAR). Do not exceed
the
maximum
amount
of air pressure
shown
on
the side of the tire.
How
To Stop
The
Engine
(Figure
1)
1. Push the stop
switch
(13) to the OFF
position.
2.
Pull out the safety
key (8).
CAUTION:
To stop
the engine,
do not move
the choke
control
to CHOKE
position.
Backfire
or engine
damage
can occur.
How To Start The Engine
(Figure
1)
Models
equipped
with
an Electric
Starter
NOTE:
An electric
starter
kit can be added
to
recoil
start engines.
Electric
starter
kits are
available
from
your
nearest
authorized
service
center.
_
ARNING:
The starter
is equipped
with
a three-wire
power
cord
and
plug and is designed
to operate
on
A.C. household
current.
The power
cord
must be properly
grounded
at all times
to
avoid
the possibility
of electrical
shock
which
can injure the operator.
Carefully
follow
all instructions
in the "How
To Start
The Engine"
section.
Make sure
that your
house
wiring
is a three=wire
grounded
system.
If you
are not sure,
ask a licensed
electrician.
If your
house
wire system
is not
a three-wire
grounded
system,
do not use
this electric
starter
under
any conditions.
If
your system
is grounded
but a three=hole
grounded
receptacle
is not available
to start
the engine,
have a three-hole
grounded
receptacle
installed
by a licensed
electrician.
To connect
an A.C. power
cord,
always
connect
the power
cord
to the
switch
box
(11) on the engine
first. Then,
plug the other
end into the three-hole
grounded
receptacle.
When
disconnecting
the power cord,
always
unplug
the end from
the three-hole
grounded
receptacle
first.
How To Start
A Cold
Engine
(Figure
I)
1. Check the engine
oil.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded
petrol.
See "How To Prepare
The Engine".
3. Make sure the traction
drive
lever (1) and
the auger
drive
lever (5) are in the
disengaged
(released)
position.
4.
Push the stop
switch
(13) to the ON
position.
5. Push in the safety
key (8).
6.
Rotate
the choke
knob
(14) to the CHOKE
position.
7. (Electric
Start)
Connect
the power
cord to
the starter
motor located
on the engine.
8.
(Electric
Start)
Plug the other end of the
power cord into a three-hole,
grounded
A.C. receptacle.
(See the WARNING
in
this section).
9.
Push the primer
button
(9). Every time you
push the primer
button
(9), wait two
seconds.
For the number
of times required
to
push the primer
button
(9), see the engine
manufacturer's
instructions.
10. (Electric
Start)
Push on the electric
start
button
(10) until the engine
starts.
Do not
crank
for more than 5 seconds
at a time.
Wait one minute
between
starts to allow the
starter
to cool.
11. (Recoil
Start)
Slowly
pull the recoil
starter
handle
(12) until resistance
is felt and then
pull rapidly
to start the engine.
Do not allow
the recoil
starter
handle
(12) to snap back.
Slowly
return the recoil
starter
handle
(12).
12.1f the engine
does not start in 5 or 6 tries,
See the "Trouble
Shooting
Chart"
Instructions.
13.Allow
the engine
to warm
up for several
minutes.
As the engine warms
up, adjust
the
choke
knob
(14) toward
the RUN position.
Wait until the engine
runs smoothly
before
each choke adjustment.
14.(Electric
Start)
First disconnect
the power
cord from the three-hole
receptacle.
Then,
disconnect
the power cord from the starter
motor.
NOTE:
In temperatures
below
0°F (-18°C),
allow
the engine
to warm
up for several
minutes
before
blowing
snow.
_L
ARNING:
Never
run the engine
indoors
or in enclosed,
poorly
ventilated
areas.
Engine
exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
an odorless
and deadly
gas. Keep hands,
feet,
hair and
loose
clothing
away
from
any moving
parts
located
on the engine
or the snow
thrower.
The temperature
of muffler
and nearby
areas
may exceed
150°F (66°C).
Avoid
these
areas.
How To Start
A Warm
Engine
(Figure
I)
If an engine
has been running
and is still warm,
leave the choke
control
(14) in the off position
and do not push the primer
button
(9). If the
engine
fails to start, follow the instructions
"How
To Start A Cold Engine".
NOTE:
Do not use the primer
button
(9) to
start
a warm
engine.
How To Start
An Engine
With A Frozen
Electric
Starter
(Figure
I)
If the electric
starter
is frozen
and will not turn
the engine,
follow the instructions
below.
1. Pull as much starter
rope as possible
out of
the starter.
2.
Release
the starter
handle and let it snap
back against
the starter.
Repeat
until the
engine starts.
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