Snapper LE317 - Pre-Start Checks; Start;Stop Procedure.6-7

Section II - MACHINE OPERATION
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• CHUTE ROTATOR HANDLE - UNIT LIFT HANDLE -
Located slightly above the Top Cover & attached
to the Discharge Chute. Used to change the
direction in which snow is to be thrown from left
to right. Intermediate Cross Bar with this handle
can be used to lift the unit off the ground.
CAUTION - Use extreme caution when lifting -
wear boots and do not over exert yourself.
• DISCHARGE CHUTE - Located at front of the
Top Cover and extending upward. Used to
channel and control the snow being discharged
when the Auger is rotating.
• DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR - Attached to the
top of the Discharge Chute. Used to control the
distance in which snow can be thrown 3 to 20
feet. Adjustment made by loosening a wing nut
and pivoting the Deflector upward for greater
distance or downward for shorter distance.
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PRE-START CHECKS
(Refer to Figure 2.1)
CHECK GUARDS AND COVERS to make
sure all are In position and securely tightened.
CHECK AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL to make
sure it is free of obstructions.
CHECK AUGER HOUSING to make sure it is
free of obstructions.
CHECK CHUTE ROTATION to see if it will
rotate freely, positively hold in selected
position and does not rotate beyond 100'’
of centerline.
CHECK DEFLECTOR to make sure it pivots
freely and that the locking handle holds it
securely in the selected position.
FIGURE 2.1
2.7 START/STOP PROCEDURE
/f\ CAUTION /f\
ALWAYS START/STOP UNIT OUTDOORS.
CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL!
A. STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE - The engine
is stopped by turning the Ignition Key to “OFF”.
Always remove the Ignition Key when leaving
the Snow Thrower unattended. Start the engine
after performing the foregoing Prestart Checks.
1. P rime - See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Prime as instructed in manual.
2. Choke - Move the Choke Lever to the right.
3. Ignition - Turn the Ignition Key to “ON”.
4. Stabilize Machine - Place hand on Upper
Handle and hold securely.
5. Pull Rope - With remaining hand, pull recoil
rope handle with smooth rapid movement
until engine starts. If engine fires, but does
not start after several attempts, move Choke
Control to the left and pull Starter Rope
again. Do not allow handle to snap back.
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