Starting And Stopping The Engine; Electric Start - Briggs & Stratton 500 Serie Manual Del Operador

T. HEATED GRIPS (IF EQUIPPED)
It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the
heated grip. If the heated grips become too hot, turn
them OFF.
To activate the heated grips, move switch found on top (a) or on
the rear (b) of dash panel into the ON position (Figure 72). To turn
OFF heated grips, move switch to the OFF position.
a
Figure 72

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not
use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on starting
and stopping the engine (Figure 73).

ELECTRIC START

Figure 73
OPERATION
CAUTION
b
Switch ON
a
Switch OFF
b
WARNING
RECOIL START
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
the shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions on 6-speed models or in the desired
position on the Hydro models. Select a speed appropriate for
the snow conditions and a comfortable pace.
2. Squeeze the drive control lever against the handle and the
snow blower will move. Release to stop.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
To engage the augers, squeeze the auger control lever against
the left handle. Release to stop.
TO STEER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the drive control lever engaged, squeeze the right steering
trigger control to turn right, or squeeze the left steering trigger
control to turn left.
Operate the snow blower in open areas and at slow
speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and
comfortable operating the steering controls.
Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly.
Shut OFF engine, remove safety key or disconnect spark
plug wire and remain behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clear the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the auger control lever and the drive control
lever and rotate the chute assembly to the left.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Remove safety key or disconnect spark
plug wire. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual.
3. Remove clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the
rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge
and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near
the chute assembly. Always use the clean-out tool (Part #
931-2643), not your hands. Refer to the separate supplement
for clean-out tool ordering information, if lost or damaged
(Figure 74).
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CAUTION
WARNING