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OPERATION
AUGER CONTROL
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to
engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle
against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
MUFFLER
Engine exhaust exits the engine via the muffler.
CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL
The chute rotate control is located in the center of the control panel
and controls the direction snow is thrown. Depress the button and
rotate the chute rotation control to the right to turn the chute to the right
and rotate to the left to turn the chute to the left.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY
The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow
is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the side of the discharge chute
before pivoting the discharge chute upward or downward. Retighten
the knob once the desired position has been achieved.
SHAVE PLATE
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as the snow
thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the pavement’s surface to
be discharged.
OIL FILL/DIPSTICK
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
OIL DRAIN
Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.
HEADLIGHT
The headlight is located on the upper center of the control panel and is
on when the snow thrower is running.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V
power source/wall outlet.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Read, understand and follow all the instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before operating.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
WARNING
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure the engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
1. Make certain the auger control is in the disengaged (released)
position.
2. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not
attempt to turn the key. See Figure 13.
NOTE:
The engine cannot start unless the key is fully inserted into the
ignition switch.
Electric Starter
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system.
Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:
1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s
surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area See Figure 14.
Figure 13
Figure 14
