Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 12)

Controls (continued)
Discharge snow in the same direction the
wind is blowing (as long as it is safe to do
so). As you change directions while
throwing snow, reposition discharge chute
so snow is discharged in the same direc­
tion the wind is blowing (see
"Snowthrowing Patterns", page 14).
Discharge chute deflector cap (F, Fig. 4-3)
is located at top of discharge chute and
directs angle of snow discharge.
Adjust discharge angle by moving lever
(G) outward, moving cap up or down as
required and then releasing lever. During
usual snowthrowing operations, especially
during windy conditions, keep angle of
discharge low. Always operate unit with
chute guard (D) installed.
Engine Ignition Keyswitch
Keyswitch (D, Fig. 4-2) is located at front
edge of control panel, just left of center.
Keyswitch has two positions: RUN and
OFF. Turn key to RUN before starting unit.
Turn to OFF to stop.
Always remove ignition key when storing,
cleaning or performing any maintenance
on the snowthrower. Store in a safe place
out of reach of children.
Throttle
Located on left-hand side of control panel,
throttle (B, Fig. 4-2) alters engine speed.
For best performance, always operate
engine at FULL speed.
Skid Shoes
Skid shoes (H, Fig. 4-5) are located at
bottom sides of auger housing. Skid
shoes adjust housing height. A lower
auger housing makes a cleaner path when
throwing snow off smooth surfaces. When
operating across clear, level ground,
adjust skid shoes so scraper blade clears
ground by approximately 1/8" (3 mm).
Before operating on rough surfaces such
as gravel-covered roadways, adjust skid
shoes so the scraper blade travels above
gravel and doesn't collect or throw it.
Before operating on a gravel-covered area,
adjust skid shoes as follows:
1. Place unit on level surface, shut
engine OFF. Allow all moving parts to
come to a complete stop. Disconnect
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching spark plug.
2. Loosen bolts securing skid shoes to
auger housing sides. Move skid shoes as
necessary to obtain desired gap between
scraper blade and ground. Adjust skid
shoes evenly or a sloping path will result.
Scraper Blade
Located at lower rear of auger housing,
scraper blade (I, Fig. 4-5) is adjustable.
Loosen nuts attaching blade to housing
and adjust blade as required.
Blade may wear. Inspect before operating
unit. Check for wear or damage and
service as necessary.
Engine Choke Knob
Engine choke knob (L, Fig. 4-6) is located at
engine rear on left-hand side of carburetor
heat box.
Before starting cold engine, rotate choke
knob clockwise to FULL CFIOKE position.
After engine starts and runs, gradually
rotate knob counterclockwise to CFIOKE
OFF position.
A warm engine may require little or no
choking.
Pre-Start Primer Button
Pre-start primer button (M, Fig. 4-6) is
located at engine rear on upper left-hand
side. Pressing button pumps a small
amount of gasoline into engine to improve
cold starting.
NOTE: When pressing pre-start primer
button, cover small hole in button center
with one finger.
Engine Recoii Starter
Located at engine rear, engine recoil starter
is used to “pull-start” engine.
A WARNING
DO NOT run engine indoors
or in poorly-ventiiated areas.
Before using recoil starter, make sure there
are no obstacles behind you. Slowly pull
black plastic handle until you feel resis­
tance, then rapidly and vigorously pull
handle. Maintain control of rope so it
slowly returns into starter mechanism.
Repeat pulling actions until engine starts.
Fuei Shutoff Vaive
Located beneath gas tank, fuel shutoff valve
(Fig. 4-4) controls fuel flow to carburetor.