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Check Function of Dual Handle
Interlock

Without the engine running, press down
(engage) both clutch levers. Release
attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch
should remain engaged until traction clutch
lever is released, then both clutches

must

disengage. If they do not, contact your dealer
for repairs.

Check Tire Pressure

Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure
listed on tire sidewall.

Check Auger Gearcase Oil

Check oil level in auger gearcase (see

Service

and Adjustments

).

Check Engine Crankcase Oil

IMPORTANT:

The engine is shipped with

5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.

Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type
and tank capacity.

Check Function of all Controls

Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer
to

Operation

.

Run-in Attachment Belt

1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area

according to

Starting and Shut-Off

in

Operation

.

2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run

attachment for about 15 minutes.

3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to stop,

and remove spark plug wire.

4. Adjust clutch according to

Attachment

Clutch/Brake Adjustment

in

Service and

Adjustments.

CONTROLS

AND FEATURES

See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features
locations.

Dual Handle Interlock

When Attachment Clutch and then Traction
Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment
Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if
released. To stop attachment, release Traction
Drive Clutch and both clutches will disengage.

Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand
Lever

Squeeze the Traction
Drive Clutch Lever
against the Handlebar
(1) to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit.
Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth
and moisture content.
Release lever (2) to stop
movement.

NOTE:

When traveling to or from the area to

be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch
without engaging the attachment drive clutch.

Figure 8

1. Cable Eye
2. Flat Washer and E-Ring
3. Deflector Cable

OS1981

1

2

3

OPERATION

WARNING:

AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire

Safety

section

before proceeding.

WARNING:

To avoid injury to hands

and feet, always disengage clutches,
shut off engine, and wait for all
movement to stop before unclogging
or working on snow thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from auger
and impeller.

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