Yard Machines E295 - Manual (Page 8)

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To Stop Engine
• 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:
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• Electric Starter (If Equipped): 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.
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.
• 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
throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position.
Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.
• Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at
which the snow is thrown.
• Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the
discharge chute and pivot the upper chute upward
or downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the
wing knob before operating the snow thrower.
• Position the discharge chute opening by using the
Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired
direction. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Operating Tips
• Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
• Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the
augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off
the ground and stop forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
• Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry any moisture on the engine.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding
areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
Wing Knob
Chute Handle
Upper Chute