2. Remove the screw for the battery ground cable. (Fig.
61)
3. Install the battery ground cable. (Fig. 62)
4. Attach the screw for the battery ground cable. (Fig.
63)
5. Install the battery cover.
To attach replacement shear pins
• Attach the replacement shear pins on the cover of
the remote control or on the battery box. (Fig. 64)
Operation
Before you start the product
• Keep persons and animals away from the work area.
• Do daily maintenance. See
Maintenance schedule
on page 19
.
• Make sure the ignition lead fits correctly on the spark
plug.
• Add oil or gasoline, if necessary. See
To fill fuel on
page 17
.
To fill the engine with oil
CAUTION: Do not rotate the dipstick
when you check the oil. Do not fill above the
mark.
1. Remove the oil cap and clean the dipstick. See
Product overview on page 11
for the location of the
dipstick.
2. Add oil to the top mark on the dipstick. Use the
dipstick to do a check of the oil level at regular
intervals.
3. Put the oil cap back.
To fill fuel
Do not use gasoline with an octane number less than 90
RON (86 AKI.) These engines operate best on unleaded
gasoline.
CAUTION:
• Do NOT use expired gasoline, gasoline
with contamination or an oil/gasoline
mixture.
• Do not get dirt or water in the fuel tank.
• Only use correct fuel containers and
make marks to easier identify them.
• Do NOT use E85 mix fuels.
These engines are not E20/E30/E85
compatible.
• The ethanol contents must be maximum
10%.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank, before a start.
To start the engine, manual start
1. Put the ON/OFF key into the ignition slot (B). Do not
turn the key. (Fig. 65)
2. Put the throttle control (A) to the FAST position.
3. Turn the ON/OFF key to the ON position.
4. Pull the starter rope handle (D).
CAUTION: Do not release the
starter rope handle quickly. Move it
slowly to the start position.
Note: If the starter rope is frozen, slowly pull out
as much rope out of the starter as you can. Release
the starter rope handle. If the engine does not start,
do the procedure again or use the electric starter.
5. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at low speed before you
start to throw snow.
6. If the engine does not run smoothly, turn it off.
To start the engine, electric start
1. Put the ON/OFF key into the ignition slot (B). Do not
turn the key.
2. Put the throttle control (A) to the FAST position.
3. Put the ON/OFF key to the ON position. (Fig. 65)
4. Turn the ON/OFF key to START. When the engine
starts, release the key.
CAUTION:
Do not run the starter for
more than 5 seconds each time you try
to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between
each try.
5. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at low speed before you
start to throw snow.
To operate the product
CAUTION:
Do not partially engage
drive or auger levers for an extended period
of time; this can lead to premature wear or
burning of the belts.
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