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NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot 
start without the ignition key.

1.  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 engine.

2.  Move throttle control to STOP position.
3.  Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent 

unauthorized use of equipment.

NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot 
start without the ignition key.
4.  Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the 

engine as well as the area in and around the drive 
control and auger control. Also, engage and release 
both controls several times.

1.  With the engine running near top speed, move 

shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two 
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for 
the snow conditions that exist.

2.  Squeeze drive control against the right handle and 

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

3.  To turn the unit left or right, squeeze the respective 

wheel steering control. See Figure 4-1.

1.  To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze 

the left hand auger control against the left handle. 
Release to stop augers.

2.  While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive 

control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds 
while the drive is engaged.

NOTE: This same lever also locks auger control so you 
can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow 
throwing process.
3.  Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism 

should keep the auger control engaged until the drive 
control is released.

4.  Release the drive control to stop both the augers and 

the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must 
be released.

Auger Control Test
Perform the following test before operating your snow 
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1.  When the auger control is released and in the 

disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very 
little slack. It should NOT be tight.

2.  In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower 

engine as instructed on the previous page. Make sure 
the throttle is set in the FAST position.

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

snow thrower), engage the auger. 

4.  Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately 

ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. 
Repeat this several times. 

5.  With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position 

and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, 
walk to the front of the machine. 

6.  Confirm that the auger has completely stopped 

rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger 
shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to 
the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait 
for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the 
auger control.

7.  To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex  

nut on the auger cable bracket.

8.  Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or 

downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 4-2.

9.  Retighten the upper hex nut. 
10. Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment 

has been achieved.