Use and Care Manual

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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheUpperHandle.............................5
2InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............5
3InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................5
4InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................6
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................7
6CheckingandAdjustingtheTire
Pressure.........................................................7
7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................7
8CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive...............................................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................10
DuringOperation.................................................10
DuringOperationSafety...................................10
StartingtheEngine............................................11
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................13
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................13
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................14
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................14
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................14
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................15
OperatingTips.................................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................16
Maintenance...........................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17
MaintenanceSafety..........................................17
PreparingforMaintenance...............................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................19
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............20
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................22
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................23
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................23
Storage...................................................................23
StorageSafety..................................................23
StoringtheMachine..........................................23
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................24
Troubleshooting......................................................25
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