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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheUpperHandle.............................5
2InstallingtheChute..........................................5
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............5
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................6
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................6
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................7
7CheckingandAdjustingtheTire
Pressure.........................................................7
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................7
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive...............................................................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive.............................................................10
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................13
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................14
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................14
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................14
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................15
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................15
OperatingTips.................................................16
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................16
Maintenance...........................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17
MaintenanceSafety..........................................17
PreparingforMaintenance...............................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................20
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............20
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................22
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................23
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................24
Storage...................................................................24
StorageSafety..................................................24
StoringtheMachine..........................................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25
Troubleshooting......................................................26
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