OPERATION
•
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.
CHOKE CONTROL
THROTTLE PRIMER
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP /
DIPSTICK
1.
2.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nut, then mov-
ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
SCRAPER BAR
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
SKID PLATE
HEX NUT
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
RECOIL
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
STARTER BUTTON
STARTER
HANDLE
POWER CORD PLUG
FIG. 15
SCRAPER BAR
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
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.
FIG. 22
TO START ENGINE
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.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
•
Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a
licensed electrician.
1.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
WARNING: Do not use the electric
starter if your house is not a 120 Volt
A.C. three-wire grounded system. Se-
riouspersonalinjuryordamagetoyour
snow thrower could result.
2
. 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.
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17)
•
1.
Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks. DONOTturnthekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
Connect the power cord to the engine.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation and
formation 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
electric starter.
6.
Push starter button until engine starts.
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.
30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
7.
When the engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
8.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
ing temperature.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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