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To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before
checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
CAUTION
Do not operate auger before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts packet.
CAUTION
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris
blocks the cooling fins or recoil housing.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
CAUTION
Check auger often for loose nuts and bolts. Keep
these items tightened.
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETYMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETYMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
2. When storing for over 1 month, use gas stabilizer in
fuel.
3. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
4. Close fuel shut-off valve located between gas tank and
carburetor.
5. Do not fill gas tank indoors or when engine is running
or is hot.
6. The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the
factory. It is recommended that once a year the gear
case be split and the grease level checked. Add grease
only if level of grease is below top of the gears. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
7. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a
cold place can cause the build up of harmful
condensation.
ENGINE MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual
provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule
for performing the following tasks:
1. Check air cleaner. See engine manual for instructions.
2. Keep engine and parts clean. See engine manual for
instructions on cleaning recoil housing area, linkage,
springs and controls, muffler area, cooling fins, and
spark plug.
Do not hold throttle lever wide open while starting.
Loss of control of auger could result.
CAUTION
MAKMAK
MAKMAK
MAK
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, BARRACUD, BARRACUD
, BARRACUD, BARRACUD
, BARRACUD
A & BARRACUDA & BARRACUD
A & BARRACUDA & BARRACUD
A & BARRACUD
A PLA PL
A PLA PL
A PL
US INSTRUCTIONSUS INSTRUCTIONS
US INSTRUCTIONSUS INSTRUCTIONS
US INSTRUCTIONS
STST
STST
ST
ARTING AND STARTING AND ST
ARTING AND STARTING AND ST
ARTING AND ST
OPPINGOPPING
OPPINGOPPING
OPPING
1. Open gas cap vent if your engine is so equipped.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the on position.
3. Move choke lever to full choke position if engine is
cold.
NOTE: 3-HP model may require use of primer
button when
cold, push a couple of times before
starting.
4. Pull recoil starter until engine fires.
5. Move choke lever to half choke position (midway
between off and full).
6. Pull recoil starter until engine runs.
7. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle on half
choke position until engine warms up.
8. Move choke lever to off position.
TO STOP: Flip the toggle switch to the off position.
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND ST
ORAGEORAGE
ORAGEORAGE
ORAGE
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