Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
A
B
1.
2.
Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position.
Insert the Engine Key (F) into the Engine Key slot
and push fully in to the RUN position.
C
3.
4.
5.
6.
Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi-
tion.
Turn the Choke Knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is
cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)
Push the Primer Button (D) two times if engine is
cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)
G
Pull Starter Handle (C) rapidly, or push Starter Button
if equipped with the electric start. Do not allow the
Starter Handle to snap back—let the starter rope
rewind slowly—while keeping a firm grip on the
Starter Handle.
D
F
E
7.
As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
turn the Choke Knob (G) slowly counter-clockwise to
the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to
SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the Choke Knob
clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it
run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF
position.
Figure 6. Engine Controls
A. Electric Start Button (Optional)
B. Fuel Valve
C. Starter Handle
D. Primer Button
E. Throttle Lever
F. Engine Key
G. Choke Knob
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for
a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full
speed. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature.
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
1.
2.
3.
Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.
Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed.
Fully press and hold the Auger Control (C, Figure 7)
on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation. To dis-
engage the auger, completely release the lever.
Fully press and hold the traction Drive Control lever
(B, Figure 7) on the left-hand grip to engage the trac-
tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To dis-
engage the traction drive, completely release the
lever.
Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using
the Speed Selector (A, Figure 7). Release the Drive
Control lever whenever changing drive speeds.
NOTE: After 5 - 10 hours of use, it may be necessary
to adjust the tension on the traction drive rod. See
"Traction Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment" in the
Service Section for the adjustment procedure.
B
A
D
C
4.
5.
Figure 7. Operator's Control Position
ENGINE SPEED
A. Speed Selector
B. Drive Control
C. Auger Control
D. Chute Direction Control
For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full
engine operating speed. Use the engine Throttle Lever
(E, Figure 6) to set the engine speed. Slide the Throttle
Lever UP to increase engine speed, and DOWN to
reduce speed.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Language | English |
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