PH50B
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, STE 100
Rogers, MN 55374
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3. The ground speed of the plow is controlled by the use of the throttle control lever and will
vary given the ground condition and plow depth.
5.2 Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever, located on the right handle bar, controls engine speed. The further
ahead the lever the faster the engine will run, pulling the further back will bring it to idle. When
starting, place control lever to the fast position. Then adjust to desired speed. To stop engine,
move the fuel and ignition lever to the off or stop position. Push the ON/OFF switch, located on
engine, to the OFF position.
5.3 Engage Lever
The clutch is disengaged when clutch lever is away from handle grip and the clutch cable has
slack. To engage clutch, depress clutch lever towards handle.
6 OPERATION
6.1 Before Operating
1. Check your plow. Be sure all bolts are tight. After several hours of operating and at
periodic maintenance intervals, check all fasteners and tighten securely as required.
2. Check oil and fill according to the engine owner’s manual.
3. Read engine manual for full instructions and safety warnings.
4. Place plow on level ground.
5. Remove dipstick. Wipe with clean cloth.
6. Reinsert dipstick (do not screw dipstick back in). Remove dipstick and check.
7. Oil should be at FULL level.
8. If oil is required, add slowly. Recheck level.
9. Change oil if contaminated.
10. Tighten dipstick and clean around oil fill area before starting.
11. Fill engine with clean unleaded gasoline according to the engine owner’s manual.
12. Check the air cleaner element. Ensure that the air filter is clean and maintained according
to engine owner’s manual.
13. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls.
⚠ DANGER: Never operate the plow without proper guards, plates, or other safety devices in
place. Serious injury or death could result.
⚠ WARNING: Do not attempt to start or operate this plow until you are completely familiar with
location and use of each control necessary to operate this plow. You must know how to stop this
machine before you start it. Each time prior to starting, check both the Throttle control lever, to
ensure it is working properly and Clutch lever is dis-engaged with cable slack before starting
engine.
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