Operation; Illustrations - Murray 1695691 Operator's Manual

BEFORE OPERATING SNOW THROWER
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Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
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Read this OPERATOR'S MANUAL and OPERATOR SAFETY before
operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations with
your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snow thrower operation. We
recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask over spectacles.
OPERATE THE SNOW THROWER
CAUTION: Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may blow
exhaust gasses back towards the operator. If you notice
the smell of exhaust, change direction of operation.
NOTICE: Do not throw snow toward a building as hidden
objects could be thrown with sufficient force to cause damage.
1. Start the engine. See "Start the Engine" in this section.
2. Turn the chute rotation crank (A A , Figure 12) to set the direction (left or
right) of the discharge chute. See "Discharge Chute and Deflector" in
this section.
3. Loosen the wing nut (A A , Figure 15) on the side of the discharge chute
to set angle (up or down) the snow is thrown. See "Discharge Chute
and Deflector" in this section.
CAUTION: Before operating, make sure the area in
front of the snow thrower is clear of bystanders or
obstacles.
4. Fully press and hold the auger control lever (B B , Figure 12) to engage
the auger rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will disengage
the auger.
5. Fully press and hold the traction control lever (C C ) to engage the
traction drive and begin moving the snow thrower. To disengage the
traction drive, completely release the lever.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before moving
the speed select lever.
NOTE: This snow thrower was shipped WITH OIL in the engine.
See "Before Starting Engine" instructions in the OPERATION
section of this manual before starting engine.
6. Use the speed select lever (D D ) to select the forward drive speed. Set
the speed select lever to one of the following positions as determined
by snow conditions:
1-2 Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3 Moderate
4-5 Very Light
6 Transport
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, maintained full
throttle and do not attempt to clear the full width of the unit.
7. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (C C ).
8. To move the snow thrower backwards, move the speed select lever
into either first or second reverse position and engage the traction
control lever.
STOP THE SNOW THROWER
1. Release the auger control lever (B B , Figure 12).
2. Release the traction control lever (C C ).
3. Push the ON/OFF switch (A A , Figure 21) to the OFF position and pull
out the safety key (B B ).
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed,
poor ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and snow
thrower.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can
exceed 150°F (66°C). Avoid these areas.
• DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to
operate or be near snow thrower while it is
operating.

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