FILLING FUEL TANK
Discharge
Chute Crank
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Discharge
Chute Handle
IMPORTANT: Two cycle engines require that
oil be mixed with fuel. Failure to mix oil with
fuel will result in seizure and severe damage
to engine. DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for
correct type of fuel/oil mixture.
1.
ALWAYS place unit in open or well-
ventilated area.
Handlebar
Height
Adjustment
Holes
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3.
Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering fuel tank.
4.
Remove fuel cap.
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Figure 7
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for proper
fuel/oil mixture. Fuel/oil mixture left standing
for prolonged periods will begin to separate;
thoroughly shake fuel/oil mixture before use.
NOTE: See Specifications on page 20 for fuel
tank capacity.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector
at a safe angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
5.
6.
7.
Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
Replace fuel cap and tighten.
ALWAYs clean up any spilled fuel.
Pull chute deflector handle upward to throw
snow lower. Push chute deflector handle
downward to throw snow higher.
PRE-START
IMPORTANT: If chute deflector does not stay
in set position, adjust (see Discharge Chute
Deflector Adjustment on page 16), or repair
before operating.
1. Check for Frozen Auger
With key in STOP position, engage auger
clutch bail and pull recoil starter handle.
Handlebar Height Adjustment
(Figure 7)
If you cannot pull recoil starter handle, auger
is frozen. Move unit to a heated area to thaw
to prevent possible damage.
CAUTION: Adjust auger control
cable after changing handlebar
height (see Drive Belt Adjustment on
page 16). Route auger control cable
over handlebar as shown in figure 7.
2. Check Auger Clutch
WARNING: Check auger clutch
before each use. Auger brake MUST
DISENGAGE when clutch is
Adjust handlebar height by selecting the
appropriate handlebar height adjustment
holes. Tighten handlebar wing knobs to
secure upper handlebar to lower handlebar.
engaged. Auger brake MUST STOP
AUGER WITHIN 5 SECONDS of
releasing auger clutch bail. See
Check Auger Clutch Bail on page 11.
NOTE: The upper handlebar can be folded
for storage.
3. Check Engine Fuel Level
Scraper Blade
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
The scraper blade allows the back of the
housing to keep better contact with the
surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from normal wear.
Add fuel if required (see Filling Fuel Tank on
page 12).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow scraper blade to
wear down too far or auger housing will
become damaged.
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