Sears 536.885410 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, rotate
choke to “OFF" instead of “FULL" and push the primer
button only once.
FROZEN STARTER
if the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
® Release the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat until it starts.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and
engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow
removal job,
® With theengine running, pull the starter rope hard
with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter
® With the engine not running, wipe all snow and
moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control
levers. Also move throttle control, choke control,
and starter handle several times
SNOW THROWING TIPS
® Formaximum snow thrower efficiency, adjust ground
speed, not throttle. If the track slips, reduce forward
speed. The engine Is designed to deliver maximum
performance at full throttle and should be run at this
power setting at ail times.
® Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when
the snow is removed immediately after it falls
® For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each
path previously taken
® The snow should be discharged down wind when­
ever possible.
For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper
bar is 1/8" above the skids, For extremely hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so
that the scraper bar touches the ground
On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see Skids Height Ad­
justment paragraph on page 16}. Rocks and gravel
must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.
If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system.
After the snow blowing job has been completed,
allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which wiil
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (if
possible) to remove all salt orolherchemicals. Wipe
snow thrower dry.
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CAUTION; DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE­
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
RELEASE AUGER AND DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVERS.
MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP
POSITION.
REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A
PRY BAR.
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