Snow Throwing Tips - IVT SNWB-163-RC Manual

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CAUTION! Do not use your hands to

unclog the machine.

NOTE: some parts of your machine may freeze under

extreme temperature conditions. Do not attempt to

operate your machine with frozen parts. If the parts

freeze while your machine is in use, stop your machine

and inspect the frozen parts. Thaw all parts before

restarting and operating your machine. Never force

parts or controls that have frozen. Never use an open

flame of any sort to thaw frozen parts.

Operation on pebbles, gravel or unpaved surfaces

To avoid throwing loose surface material along with the

snow, push down on the handle to raise the scraper at

the base of the unit above the pebbles or gravel.

Snow discharge direction

CAUTION! Never direct the snow

discharge chute (6) at the operator,

bystanders, vehicles or nearby windows.

The discharged snow and foreign

objects accidentally picked up by the

machine can cause serious damage

and severe bodily injury. Always point

the discharge chute (6) in the opposite

direction from potential hazards.

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The discharge chute (6) can be adjusted 190º by

rotating the chute directional control (4).

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Rotate the chute directional control (4) clockwise to

move the discharge chute (6) to the left.

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Counterclockwise to move the discharge chute (6)

to the right.

Skid shoes (8) adjustment

Adjustment of the skid shoes (8) governs the height

above the ground at which the auger shave plate

operates.

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For clearing snow from concrete, asphalt, and other

smooth surfaces, set the auger shave plate so that the

bottom of the shield scrapes the ground.

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For clearing snow from gravel, dirt, and other rough

surfaces to set the auger shave plate slightly above the

ground to avoid dirt and gravel from entering the auger

(9).

The optimal height of the shield will vary depending on

the type of surface being cleared. Surfaces with larger

gravel or stones would require a more raised auger

shield plate.

Make sure your machine is on a solid, smooth, and

level surface.

Place a spacer board on the ground underneath

the auger shave plate between the skid shoes (8). The

thickness of the board should be the same as the height

above the ground you wish to raise the auger shave

plate to. The skid shoes (8) should not touch the board.

Using a wrench, loosen the two nuts located on

each skid shoe (8) and allow the skid shoes (8) to slide

to the ground.

Re-tighten the nuts on the skid shoes (8) and wheel

your machine off of the spacer board.

Driving and auger (9) operation

Press down on the auger control (3) on the left-

hand side. The auger (9) should start spinning.

Press down on the drive control (1) on the right-

hand side. The machine should start moving in the

direction with the speed set by the shift lever (2).

When finished clearing a snow path, release the

auger control (3) and the drive control (1).

The drive speed can be adjusted by using the drive

shift lever (2). Be sure to release both the auger control

(3) and the drive control (1) before adjusting the shift

lever (2).

WARNING! Never change the speed

while your machine is moving. It could

damage the drive mechanism and void

the warranty.

Chute outlet direction adjustment

The angle of the chute deflector (7) controls the throwing

distance of the snow leaving the chute. Raising the

angle will increase the throwing distance.

Lowering the angle will decrease the throwing distance.

Make sure the drive control (1) and auger control

(3) are released. The auger (9) has to come to a full

stop.

Loosen the knobs on the chute deflector (7) and

adjust the chute deflector (7) to the desired angle.Then

retighten the knobs on the chute deflector (7). Do not

over-tighten.