only) to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric
starter from freezing up.
•
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the
engine and let it run for a few minutes.
Operating Tips
WARNING
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
•
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
•
Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
•
If the machine does not propel itself forward on
slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on
the handle, but allow the machine to work at its own
pace.
•
Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first hour
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
After the first 2 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
Yearly
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
Yearly or before storage
• Prepare the machine for storage.
Adjusting the Control Cable
Checking the Control Cable
Service Interval:
After the first hour—Check
the control cable and adjust it if
necessary.
Yearly—Check the control cable and
adjust it if necessary.
Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove
the slack in the control cable (Figure 25).
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