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Recoil Starter

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the

engine running.

WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine

operation, never leave the engine unattended while

running. Turn the engine off after use and remove

ignition key

Insert ignition key fully into slot, Figure 5-5. Make sure it 1.

snaps 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 ON position (cold engine start). If engine 3.

is warm, place choke in OFF position.

Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover 4.

vent 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 to 5.

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 choke control to 6.

OFF 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 OFF position.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine

operation, never leave the machine unattended

with the engine 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 will reduce the 2.

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 any moisture away from the controls on the engine.3.

To Engage Drive

With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move 1.

shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two

reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the

snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.

Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow 2.

thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.

To Engage Augers

To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze 1.

the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop

the augers.

Replacing Shear Pins

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins

and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice

jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If

the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.

See Fig. 5-3.

CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with

anything other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A

replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger

gearbox or other components as a result of failing to

do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s

warranty.

WARNING! Always turn off the snow thrower’s

engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear

pins.

Figure 5-3

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