Use and Care Manual
OPERATION
Left wheel equipped with the axle lock pin can be completely
released by removing the pin and installing it in the outer axle
hole. Unlock the left wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit.
To unlock the left wheel, remove the pin from the inner hole and
insert the axle pin through the outer axle hole, but not through the
wheel hub.
To lock the left wheel, insert the pin through the wheel hub and
the inner axle hole.
Before starting the engine, check engine oil level and
ensure the engine is served as described in the
Engine
Manual
with the snow blower.
FREEWHEELING AND SELF-PROPELLING
Figure 17a
Figure 17b
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
COLD START – RECOIL STARTER
WARM START
1. Be sure fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN position.
2. Rotate choke control to CLOSED
position.
3. Move throttle lever to the rabbit symbol (fast).
4. Place ON / OFF switch in ON position.
5. Push the primer 2 or 3 times. When temperature is below 15°F
(-25°C), additional priming may be needed. When temperature
is above 50°F (10°C), priming is not necessary.
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the OPEN
position and do not use primer.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it
pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
7. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until engine starts.
9. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and
slowly move the choke control to the OPEN
position.
Over priming may cause ooding, preventing the
engine from starting. If you do ood the engine, wait
a few minutes before attempting to start and do not
push the primer.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes, engine
will not develop full power until it has reached normal
operating temperature.
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
difculty operating any control or part, start the
engine and let is run for a few minutes.
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