MTD Pro 31AM63FE529 Manuale utente

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

Two-Stage Snow Thrower

769-04119A

7/20/09

Finding and Recording Model Number

Table of Contents

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the

model number and the serial number to the sample model

plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by

standing at the operating position and looking down at the

frame.

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices................................... 4

Setting Up Your Snow Thrower.......................... 6

Operating Your Snow Thrower........................... 8

MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower...................... 14

Off-Season Storage.......................................... 17

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 18

Warranty ............................................................ 19

Illustrated Parts Lists....................................... 21

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

1-800-668-1238

XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

Model Number

Numéro de modèle

Serial Number

Numéro de série

www.mtdcanada.com

Please do

NOT

return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without ﬁrst contacting Customer Support.

Customer Support

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit,

you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit www.mtdcanada.ca for many useful suggestions, click on Customer Support button.

2. Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-668-1238.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues in terms of performance, power-rating, specifications,

warranty, and service. Depending on the engine manufacturer, more information is included in this publication or packed

separately with this product.

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information.

You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

Symbol Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before

attempting to assemble and operate.

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.

There are rotating blades inside.

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.

There are rotating blades inside.

WARNING— ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing

or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and

feet.

WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious

personal injury.

WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain.

WARNING— HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during opera-

tion. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.

Safety

Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

WARNING

This symbol points

out important safety

instructions which,

if not followed, could

endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and

follow all instructions

in this manual before

attempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructions may

result in personal

injury. When you see

this symbol, HEED

ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and on the machine.

Safe

Operation

Practices Training

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine

and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and

regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know

how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this

machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and

understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this

manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by

an adult.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper

instruction.

5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your

snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward

roads, bystanders and the like.

6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when

operating in reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.

Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and

other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by

the auger/impeller.

1. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation

and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your

eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury

to the eyes.

2. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer

garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose

clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts.

Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

3. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for

all units with electric start engines.

4. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock

surfaces.

5. Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is

running, except where specifically recommended in the

operator’s manual.

7. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before

starting to clear snow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors

are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline

is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your

skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of

ignition.

c. Never fuel machine indoors.

d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or

running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch

below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expan-

sion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.

Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before

starting the engine.

i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace,

water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).

j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing

k. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer

bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the

ground away from your vehicle before filling.

l. If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,

then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

m. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do

not use a nozzle lock-open device.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impel-

ler housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts

can amputate hands and feet.

2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never

bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and

may cause personal injury.

3. The control levers must operate easily in both directions and

automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

4. Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.

Keep all safety devices in place and working.

5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and

deadly gas.

6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not

touch.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

This symbol points

out important safety

instructions which,

if not followed, could

endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and

follow all instructions

in this manual before

attempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructions may

result in personal

injury. When you see

this symbol, HEED

ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and on the machine.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can

result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel

surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating

on slopes.

10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards

windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible property

damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.

11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow

anyone in front of the machine.

12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow

at too fast of a rate.

13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.

Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the

handles. Walk, never run.

14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting or

not in use.

15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery

surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing

up.

16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against

the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage

before starting and operating.

17. Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave

the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the

auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the

chute assembly, making any adjustments, or inspections.

18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.

Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the discharge

opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is

running. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all

moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the

manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).

20. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt,

then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will

pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use

care and good judgment. Call customer assistance for the

name of your nearest servicing dealer.

Clearing a Clogged

Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute

is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers.

Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:

1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped

rotating.

3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation

regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of

this manual.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all

control levers and stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller

come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and

ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent

intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,

visually inspect machine for any damage.

4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the

engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating

speed of the engine.

5. Snowthrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear

and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all

components and replace with original equipment manufac-

turer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet

the original equipment specifications may lead to improper

performance and compromise safety!”

6. Check controls periodically to verify they engage and

disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the

adjustment section in this operator’s manual for instructions.

7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as neces-

sary.

8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,

etc. to protect the environment.

9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from

machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there

is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer etc.

11. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions

on off-season storage.

12. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or

leaks. Replace if necessary.

13. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission

(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,

or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful

Life, have the machine inspected annually by an authorized

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety

systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure

to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.

Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine

and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with fac-

tory setting of engine governor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engines which are certiﬁed to comply with California and federal

EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)

are certiﬁed to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may

include the following emission control systems: Engine Modiﬁca-

tion (EM) Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI)

and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING: This machine is equipped with an

internal combustion engine and should not

be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brushcovered or grass-covered

land unless the engine’s exhaust system

is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest

engine authorized service dealer.

Safe

Operation

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points

out important safety

instructions, which

if not followed, could

endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and

follow all instructions

in this manual before

attempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructions may

result in personal

injury. When you see

this symbol, HEED

IT’S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and on the machine.

06.01.09

Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

NOTE: References to

right or left side of the

snow thrower are deter-

mined from behind the

unit in the operating

position.

1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to

be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.

Pull up and back on the upper handle, align the

upper handle with the lower handle. See Figure 3-1.

2. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic wing

knob located on both the left and right sides of the

handle. Remove and discard any rubber bands, if

present. They are for packaging purposes only. See

Figure 3-2.

3. Position the chute assembly over the base, seated

securely on adapter. See Figure 3-3.

4. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute

assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will

click into place when properly secure. See Figure

3-4.

NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into

place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm

pressure to the back of each.

5. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end

of the chute directional control. See Figure 3-5.

Insert the end of the chute directional control into

the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer

and hairpin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower

bracket can be adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Ad-

justment, in the Adjustment Section of this manual.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating your snow thrower,

refer to Auger Control Test on page 11. Read and follow

all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments

to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and

properly.

NOTE: Two replace-

ment auger shear pins

are included with this

manual (or stowed

in the plastic handle

panel). Refer to Augers

in the Maintainance

Section for more

information regarding

shear pin replacement.

NOTE: This Operator’s

Manual covers several

models, handle panels,

lights and chute cranks

are some features that

may vary by model.

Not all features refer-

enced in this manual

are applicable to all

snow thrower models.

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-4

Figure 3-1

Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

Clean-Out Tool

WARNING: Never use your hands to

clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut

off engine and remain behind handles

until all moving parts have stopped

before unclogging.

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger

housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. See

Figure 3-7. Refer to page 9 for instructions on how to

properly use it.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear

of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie

before operating the snow thrower.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check

the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer

to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended

psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the

unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate

may wear unevenly.

Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)

The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring har-

ness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole

in the lower handle. Pull the slack portion of the wiring

harness through the cable tie to prevent interference with

the recoil starter handle. See Figure 3-7.

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow

thrower in heavy drift conditions.

• Onmodelssoequipped,driftcuttersandhardware

are assembled to the auger housing inverted.

• Removethecarriageboltsandwingnutssecuringthe

drift cutters to the housing.

• Repositiondriftcutterssotheyfaceforwardasshown

in Figure 3-8. Secure with hardware previously

removed, wingnuts should be fastened on the outside

of the housing as shown.

Clean-Out

Tool

IMPORTANT

Prior to operating your

snow thrower, refer

to Auger Control Test

on page 11. Read and

follow all instructions

carefully and perform

all adjustments to verify

your snow thrower is

operating safely and

properly.

Never use your hands

to clean snow and

ice from the chute

assembly or auger

housing.

IMPORTANT

Under any circum-

stance do not exceed

manufacturer’s recom-

mended psi. Equal tire

pressure should be

maintained at all times.

Excessive pressure

when seating beads

may cause tire/rim

assembly to burst

with force sufficient to

cause serious injury.

Refer to sidewall of

tire for recommended

pressure.

Figure 3-5

Figure 3-6

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-8

If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, you may

contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for

information regarding price and availability.

Snowthrower Model Drift Cutter Kit:

All models OEM-390-679

Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-

tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These

are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1. This

knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to

its fullest potential.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more

information on all engine controls, refer to the engine

manual packed with your unit.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located between the handles . Place

the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the

direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with

position number one (1) being the slowest speed.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with

position number one (1) being the slower speed.

Know Your Snow Thrower

Choke Control

Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the

carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s

carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the

oil fill.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in

place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to

stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use.

WARNING

Figure 4-1 Engine may not be exactly as illustrated.

Engine Controls

Headlight

(optional)

Skid Shoe

Drive Control

Auger Control

Shift Lever

Chute

Assembly

Clean-Out

Tool

Augers

Chute Directional

Control

* Optional

Starter Handle

Oil Drain

Mufﬂer Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick

Electric start button*

Electric Switch Box*

Fuel Fill Cap

Primer

Ignition Key

Throttle

Choke

Shift Lever

(optional)

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machine and

in this manual before

operating.

NOTE: The units

illustrated may vary

slightly from your

unit.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result in foreign

objects being thrown

into the eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses

while operating the

snow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the snow

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower. Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

snow thrower.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze

the control grip against the handle to engage the augers

and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock *

(if equipped)

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze

the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel

drive. Release to stop.

IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before

changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased

wear on your machine’s drive system.

* On select models, the drive control also locks the auger

control so you can operate the chute directional control

without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the

auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive

control, the operator can release the auger control (on

the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged.

Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel

drive.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left side of the

snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn

chute directional control as follows:

• Crankclockwisetodischargetotheleft.

• Crankcounterclockwisetodischargetotheright.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by

changing the angle of the chute assembly. See “Making

Adjustment” Section.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of

the auger housing with a mounting clip.

1. Release both the auger control and the drive/auger

control lock.

2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.

3. Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.

4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to

remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.

5. Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on

the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.

6. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the

snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few

seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the

chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.

WARNING: Never use your hands to

clean snow and ice from the chute

assembly or auger housing.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.

Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward

when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See

“Making Adjustment” Section.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the

auger housing.

Headlight (optional)

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

AUGER

CONTROL

DRIVE

CONTROL

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in

the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read

instructions carefully.

Starting the Engine

WARNING: Always keep hands and

feet clear of moving parts. Do not use

a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are

flammable.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes

after starting. The engine will not develop full power until

it reaches operating temperatures.

Engines with Starter Handle (non-electric

start)

IMPORTANT: Do not pull the starter handle with engine

running.

Insert ignition key fully into slot. Make sure it snaps1.

into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine

cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition

switch.

Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.2.

Move choke to the CHOKE position (cold engine3.

start). If engine is warm, place choke in RUN

position.

Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent4.

hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer

only once. Always cover vent hole when pushing.

Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.

Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to5.

resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome

the compression. Do not release the handle and

allow it to snap back. Return rope SLOWLY to

original position. If required, repeat this step.

As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke6.

control to RUN position. If the engine falters, restart

engine and run with choke at half-choke position

for a short period of time, and then slowly rotate the

choke into RUN position.

Engines with Electric Starters

WARNING: The electric starter is

equipped with a grounded three-wire

power cord and plug, and is designed

to operate on 120 volt AC household

current. It must be used with a prop-

erly grounded three-prong receptacle

at all times to avoid the possibility of

electric shock. Follow all instructions

carefully prior to operating the electric

starter.

WARNING: DO NOT use electric starter

in rain.

Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire1.

grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you

are unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong

receptacle, proceed as follows. If you do not have the

proper house wiring, DO NOT use the electric starter

under any conditions.

Insert ignition key fully into slot. Make sure it snaps2.

into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine

cannot start unless the key is inserted into

ignition switch.

Plug the extension cord into the electric switch3.

box located on the engine. Plug the other end of

extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded,

AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.4.

Move choke to the CHOKE position (cold engine5.

start). If engine is warm, place choke in RUN

position.

Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent6.

hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer

only once. Always cover vent hole when pushing.

Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.

Push starter button to start engine.7. Once the engine

starts, immediately release starter button. Electric

starter is equipped with thermal overload protection;

system will temporarily shut-down to allow starter to

cool if electric starter becomes overloaded.

As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control8.

to RUN position. If the engine falters, restart engine

and run with choke at half-choke position for a short

period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into

RUN position.

After engine is running, disconnect power cord from9.

electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug

the end at the wall outlet before unplugging the

opposite end from the engine.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: To avoid unsupervised

engine operation, never leave the engine

unattended while running. Turn the

engine off after use and remove ignition

key

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry

off any moisture on the engine.

Move throttle control to STOP position.1.

Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will2.

reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the

engine while equipment is not in use. Keep the key

in a safe place. The engine cannot start without

the ignition key.

Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the3.

engine as well as the area in and around the drive

control and auger control. Also, engage and release

both controls several times.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machine and

in this manual before

operating.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

If your home’s wir-

ing system is not a

three-wire grounded

system, do not use

this electric starter

under any conditions.

If your home

electrical system

is grounded, but a

three-hole receptacle

is not available, do

not use your snow

thrower’s electric

starter.

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