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7.  As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, 

rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position.  
When the engine begins to run smoothly, move the 
choke to the OFF position. If engine falters, return 
to FULL choke, then slowly move to 1/2 then OFF 
position.

1.  To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise. 

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is 
unattended.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, 
proceed as follows:
1.  Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help 

dry off any moisture on the engine.

2.  Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box 

on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the 
engine running, push starter button and spin the 
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made 
by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. 
Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and 
then from switch box. 

3.  Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope 

with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four 
times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud 
clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or 
starter.

4.  Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover 

in the area of the control levers. Also, move control 
levers back and forth several times. Leave choke 
control in the FULL choke position.

5.  Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to 

prevent accidental starting. 

The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at 
which the snow is thrown. 
1.  Loosen the star knob found on the left side of the 

chute assembly and 
pivot the upper chute 
upward or downward 
to the desired pitch. 
Retighten the star 
knob before operating 
the snow thrower.

2.  Position the chute 

assembly opening 
by using the Chute 
Handle to throw the snow in the desired direction. 
See inset Figure 6.

1.  Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control 

handle against the upper handle. See Figure 5. 

2.  Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber 

paddles on the auger to contact the pavement and 
propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward 
on the handle will raise the augers off the ground 
and stop forward motion.

3.  Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. 

Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will 
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades 
which would not be covered by warranty.

1.  Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to 

help dry any moisture on the engine.

2.  Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.