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2. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Check function of controls.
• Attachment Clutch Lever
• Traction Drive Clutch Lever
• Dual Handle Interlock
5. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 10.
START THE ENGINE
1. Electric Start Models Only: Connect
power cord to starter and then into 120V
3-wire grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use a power cord that is UL
listed or CSA certified, rated for a minimum of
13 amps, grounded and labeled as suitable
for outdoor use.
All Models
2. Turn fuel valve to on position.
3. Insert engine key and set engine switch
to run position.
4. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
3times.
5. Turn choke control knob to on position.
6. Electric Start Models Only: Press electric
start button.
NOTICE: DO NOT run starter more than 10
times at intervals of 5 seconds on / 5 seconds
off or overheating and damage may occur.
7. Recoil Start Models Only: Pull recoil
starter handle.
a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder.
b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a
rapid, continuous full-arm stroke.
Repeat until engine starts. If engine
does not start, see Troubleshooting
on page 20.
c. Let handle rewind slowly after engine
starts. DO NOT let handle snap
against engine.
8. Gradually turn choke off as engine
warms.
9. Electric Start Models Only: Disconnect
power cord from outlet and then from
starter.
OPERATE UNIT
1. Rotate discharge chute and move
deflector to desired positions.
2. Select desired speed.
3. Engage attachment clutch.
NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between
work areas.
4. Engage traction drive clutch.
NOTICE: Release lever before changing
speed.
Set Axle Lock Pin
See Figure 12.
Lock both wheels for maximum traction; lock
one wheel for easier turning.
Clear a Clogged Discharge Chute
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
2. Use the snow clean-out tool to clear the
clog.
3. Return the tool to its storage position on
the auger housing.
STOP THE ENGINE
1. Release traction drive clutch lever.
2. Run auger / impeller for a few minutes to
remove loose or melting snow to prevent
impeller from freezing.
3. Release attachment clutch lever.
4. Stop engine and remove key from unit.
5. Turn fuel valve to off position.
TRANSPORT UNIT
1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel
valve.
2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NOTICE: NEVER secure from rods or
linkages that could be damaged.
WARNING: NEVER use your
hand to clean out discharge
chute.
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