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AUGER DRIVE (See figure 10)
The auger drive clutch is located on the lef handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. Traction
drive clutch must also be released.)
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
(See figure 10)
The traction drive clutch is located on the righc handle.
Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage tile wheel
drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutct_ so you
can turn the chute crank without interrupting 1he snow
throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is .=ngaged
with the traction drive clutch engaged, the _perator
can release the auger drive clutch (on the lef handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Release the
traction drive clutch to stop both the augers atld wheel
drive (auger drive clutch must also be release J).
CHUTECRANK (See figure 10)
The chute crank is located on left hand sic e of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrc,wn, turn
chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to ttne right.
THROTTLE CONTROL(See figure 12)
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu-
lates the speed of the engine.
SAFETYIGNITION SWITCH (See figure 12)
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before
the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow
thrower is not in use.
Choke
Primer
Rope
Ignit Starter
Key Throttle Handle
Control
FIGURE 12.--Model 610E Shown
13PERATION
GASAND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline anq! oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefi dly.
NOTE: Your snow thrower is shipped without oil; how-
ever, a small amount of oil may be present from the
factory. Do not overfill.
,_ WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while eulgine is
hot. Do not smoke when filling fu=:ltank.
ELECTRICSTARTER
WARNING: The optional electric starter is €_quipped
with a three-wire power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 volt AC housel_old cur-
rent. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious
to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully.
Determine that your house wiring is a th'ee-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician i: you are
not certain. Ifyour house wiring system is no1 a three-
wire grounded system, do not use this electr c starter
under any conditions. If your system is grour ded and
a three-hole receptacle is not available at 1he point
your starter will normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end
into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
TO START ENGINE
IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive
or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
"Final Adjustments" section of the Assembly
Instructions.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Make certain the auger drive and traction
drive clutch grips are in the disengaged
(released) position.
3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See figure 12. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
4. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
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