OPERATION
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
ELECTRIC STARTER
1. Connect the power cord to the engine.
1.
Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks. DONOTturnthekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
2.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place throttle control in FAST position.
Rotate choke control to FULL position.
Connect the power cord to the engine.
3.
While the engine is running, push starter button and
spin the starter for several seconds.
NOTE: The unusual sound made while starter is spinning
will not harm the engine or starter.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
6.
7.
Push the primer three (3) times.
RECOIL STARTER
Push starter button until engine starts.
1.
Whiletheengineisrunning,pulltherecoilstarterhandle
with rapid, full arm strokes three or four times.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five con-
tinuous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait
5
to 10 seconds between each attempt.
NOTE: The unusual sound made while pulling the recoil
starter handle will not harm the engine or starter.
8.
When the engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN
9.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
ing temperature.
1.
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much
rope out of the starter as possible.
2.
Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the
OFF position.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or
use the electric starter.
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER
SNOW THROWING TIPS
1.
Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks. DONOTturnthekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
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Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at
full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance.
Goslowerindeep,freezingorheavywetsnow.Usethe
drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed.
2.
3.
4.
Place throttle control in FAST position.
Rotate choke control to FULL position.
It is easier and more efficient to remove snow imme-
diately after it falls.
Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is
below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between
The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At
this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex-
posed to the direct sun and warming temperatures.
15°
and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is
not necessary.
NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the
engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few
minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the
primer.
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Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all
snow will be removed.
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Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
5.
Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow
conditions. See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” in this
section of this manual.
6.
When the engine starts, release the recoil starter
handle and slowly move the choke control to the OFF
position.
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For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow
removalbyoverlappingpreviouspathandmovingslowly.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operating
temperature.
Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This
will help air flow and extend engine life.
Aftersnow-throwingiscompleted,allowenginetorunfor
a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.
WARM START - RECOIL STARTER
Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each
use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the OFF
position. DO NOT push the primer.
BEFORE STOPPING
WARNING:
Do not operate snow
Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois-
ture on the engine.
throwerifweatherconditionsimpairvis-
ibility. Throwing snow during a heavy,
windy snowstorm canblind youandbe
hazardous to the safe operation of the
snow thrower.
To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, proceed as fol-
lows:
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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