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The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign
objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just ments
or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
•
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
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Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1. Move ON / OFF switch to "OFF" position.
2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 9)
The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke
control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not
use to start a warm en gine.
•
To engage choke, turn knob counterclockwise. Slowly
turn knob clockwise to disengage.
OFF
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 10)
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex -
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING: If the discharge chute or
au ger become clogged, shut-off en gine
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use
the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to un clog the chute and/or auger.
The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
•
To change the discharge chute position, press down -
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
OPERATION
FULL
FIG. 9
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
•
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
move lever forward to raise the deflector and increase
the distance. Move lever back to lower the deflector
and decrease the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 11)
The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever
located on the right side handle.
•
Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the
auger and throw snow.
•
Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 12)
In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-
come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool
to dislodge this blockage.
When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make
certain all controls are disengaged and the au-
ger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the
wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac-
cidental starting.
•
Release the auger control lever and shut off the engine.
•
Remove the clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp
the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool
into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.
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CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
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