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FILLING FUEL TANK

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the

closed position prior to transporting the unit.

The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:

To add fuel to fuel tank:

1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-ventilated

area.

2. Stop engine and allow to cool.

3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent

dirt from entering Fuel Tank.

4. Remove Cap.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline

containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct type

and grade of fuel.

5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) below

bottom of filler neck with unleaded gasoline.

NOTE: Tank capacity is 1 gallon (3.8 liters).

6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.

7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.

PRE-START

1. Frozen Impeller

IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to

be sure it is not frozen.

To check impeller:

1. With ignition key switch in “Stop” position,

squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged

position.

2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle.

3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter Handle)

move unit to a heated area and thaw to prevent

possible damage.

2. Check Function of Clutches

If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust

or repair before operation. See Attachment

Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 24 and Traction

Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 26).

3. Check 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 clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust

or repair before operation (see Attachment

Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 24 and Traction

Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 26).

4. Check Remote Wheel Lock (921002)

Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock to lock the

left wheel for better traction when throwing snow or to

unlock the left wheel for easier steering.

If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly,

adjust or repair before operation (see Remote Wheel

Lock (921002) on page 21).

5. Check Axle Lock (921001)

Use the axle lock pins to lock or unlock the wheels.

Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one

wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit.

6. Check Runners

Check and adjust Runners (Runners on page 21).

Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard,

smooth surface(s). Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between

scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces.

7. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase Oil

Check and add fuel if required. Check that the engine

crankcase oil is full using dipstick. Refer to Engine

Manual for detailed instructions.

TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release both control levers to stop unit in

an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for

all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator’s

position.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

Figure 20

Open Position: Use

this position to run

the unit.

Closed Position:

Use this position

to service,

transport, or store

the unit.

OS7117

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

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