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To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit)
position, move the shift lever into one of the
five forward (F) positions or two reverse (R)
positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
conditions and a pace at which you are
comfortable.
NOTE
: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the
slower speeds until you are comfortable and
familiar with the operation of the snow blower.
2. Squeeze the auger control against the handle
and the auger will turn. Release it to stop.
3. Squeeze the drive control against the handle
and snow blower will move. Release it to stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER reposition the shift
lever (change speeds or direction of travel)
without first releasing the drive control and
bringing the snow blower to a complete
stop. Doing so will result in premature wear
to the snow bl
ower’s drive system.
Engine Speed
WARNING: To avoid serious injury or
death, DO NOT modify the engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can cause
the engine and equipment to operate at unsafe
speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of
the engine governor. Running the engine faster
than the speed set at the factory is dangerous.
Stopping the Engine
Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping it to
help get rid of any moisture on the engine. To help
prevent possible starter freeze-up, proceed as follows:
Recoil Starter
1. With the engine still running, pull the starter
rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke
three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will
produce a loud clattering sound, which is not
harmful to engine.
2. Move the throttle control to the STOP position.
3. Remove the ignition key and store it in a safe
place.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area
around the engine as well as the area in and
around the drive control.
Service & Adjustment
Chute Assembly Adjustment
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
changing the angle of the chute assembly.
1. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key
and loosening the plastic wing knob found
on the left side of the chute assembly.
2. Pivot the chute upward or downward before
retightening the wing knob.
Chute Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional
control is not fully engaging with the chute
assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted using
the following procedures:
1. Loosen the two nuts which secure the
chute bracket and reposition the bracket.
2. Retighten the nuts.
Carburetor
If you suspect your carburetor needs adjusted, see
an Authorized Parts and Repair Center. Engine
performance should not be affected at altitudes up
to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations,
contact an Authorized Parts and Repair Center.
