OPERATION
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 21)
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2
. Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Besure
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
SCRAPER BAR
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas-
ohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and for-
mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
HIGH POSITION
(
CLEARANCE)
LOW GROUND
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
AUGER
HOUSING
SKID PLATE
1/2"
HEX NUT
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
CHOKE CONTROL
THROTTLE PRIMER
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP /
DIPSTICK
FIG. 19
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 20)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
•
Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
•
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
STORAGE
POSITION
DRIFT
CUTTER
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
STARTER BUTTON
POWER CORD PLUG
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 21
FIG. 20
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO START ENGINE
• Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21)
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt
A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
1.
2.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
•
Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a
licensed electrician.
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| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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