Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 14)

Operation (continued)
starting
1. Turn ignition key to RUN.
2. Move choke knob to FULL CHOKE
(warm engines require little or no
choking). Push pre-starting primer button
two or three times. If engine is warm,
push primer button once. If temperature is
below 15° F., you may have to push
button more than 2 or 3 times.
4. Move engine control lever to FAST.
5. Release auger and wheel drive levers.
6. To start engine with reçoit starter:
A. Before using recoil starter, make
sure there are no obstacles behind you.
Place one hand on handlebar to stabilize
unit when you puli starter rope.
B. Pull rope handle until you feel
resistance. At point of resistance, pull
rapidly and vigorously. Maintain control of
rope so it slowly returns into starter mech­
anism. Repeat pulling actions until engine
starts.
C. Gradually move choke knob to
NO CHOKE as engine warms up.
For optional 110V electric starter:
WARNING
• DO NOT use 110V electric
starter during rainy weather.
DO NOT stand in puddles or on damp
surfaces when connecting cord.
• DO NOT run engine indoors or in
poorly-ventilated areas.
A. Plug electrical cord into
switchbox on top of engine.
B. Plug other end of electrical cord
into a properly grounded 110V outlet.
C. Push starter button on top of
switchbox. As soon as engine starts,
release button.
NOTE: Starter is thermally protected.
When overheated from continuous use,
starter will automatically stop func­
tioning. Allow starter to cool for several
minutes before making further attempts
to start engine.
D. After engine starts, gradually
move choke knob to NO CHOKE as engine
warms up.
Testing Auger and Wheel Drive
A WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD.
• DO NOT use snowthrower if auger
spins before you squeeze
auger drive lever.
• DO NOT use snowthrower if auger
continues to spin after you release
auger drive lever.
1. To test auger drive, squeeze and
release auger drive lever. Auger should
begin spinning when lever is squeezed and
stop spinning when lever is released.
2. To test wheel drive, shift into first
gear.
A WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD.
• DO NOT use snowthrower if wheels
turn before you squeeze
wheel drive lever.
• DO NOT use snowthrower if wheels
continue to turn after you release
wheel drive lever.
3. Squeeze and release wheel drive
lever. Wheels should begin turning when
lever is squeezed and stop turning when
lever is released.
4. Move gear shift lever to desired gear.
Starting in first gear is not necessary.
4. If both handlebar levers operate
properly, re-engage and begin operation.
NOTE: To move unit without throwing
snow, engage wheel drive lever. Leave
auger drive lever disengaged (released)
while moving.
Stopping
To quickly stop snowthrower:
1. Release both handlebar levers.
2. Turn ignition key to OFF position.
To stop snowthrower (normal condi­
tions):
1. Release both handlebar levers.
2. Move throttle lever to idle position.
Allow engine to run at idle for several
minutes to melt snow off engine.
To help avoid possible freezing of starter
when snowthrower is not in use:
1. For pull start engines:
With engine OFF, pull recoil starter
rope all the way out. Repeat 3 or 4 times.
For engines with 110V electric start
kit installed:
A. Connect electrical cord to
switchbox.
B. Connect other end of cord to
110V outlet.
C. With engine OFF, push starter
button and spin starter for several
seconds.
D. Disconnect electrical cord from
outlet, then from switchbox.
2. Turn ignition key to OFF.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching spark plug.
To help avoid possible freezing of
controls:
1. Wipe engine of all snow and moisture
in, on, near and around throttle control
lever linkage and choke knob. Spray
linkage and levers with a non-silicone
lubricant.
2. Move throttle control lever and choke
knob back and forth several times.
3. Move choke to FULL CHOKE and
leave in this position.
4. Move throttle to start position and
leave it there.
5. Close fuel valve located beneath fuel
tank.
Changing Gears
Begin operating in any gear, including
reverse. Shifting from first gear through
fifth is not necessary.
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