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Squeeze the traction control against the right
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handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it
and the drive motion wilt stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first
releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause
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premature wear to the drive system's friction wheel.
Wheel SteeringControls
6.
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles.
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With the traction control engaged, squeeze the
right wheel steering control to assist in turning right;
squeeze the left control to assist in turning left.
ChuteClean-out T ool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to
Figure 7). If the discharge chute becomes clogged
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the
chute and chute opening:
1.
Release both the Auger Control Lever and the
Traction/Auger Control Lock Lever.
2.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3.
Remove the 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
remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute.
WARNING:
Never use your hand to clear a
clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing, re-start the engine.
While standing in the operator's position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever
for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or
ice from the discharge chute before continuing to
clear snow.
Operating Tips
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WARNING:
The temperature of the muffler
and
the surrounding
areas
may exceed
150°F. Avoid these areas.
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Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The
engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
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For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
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Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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Slightly overlap each previous path.
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Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
NEVER
attempt
to
clean
chute or make any adjustments while engine
is running.
Traction Controland Shift Lever
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To check the adjustment of the traction control and
shift lever, proceed as follows:
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With the engine off, move the shift lever all the way
forward to sixth (6) position. With the traction
control released, push the snow thrower forward.
The unit should move forward freely. Then engage
the traction control grip. Wheels should stop
turning.
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Now release the traction control grip, and push the
unit again.
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Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse
position, then all the way forward again. There
should be no resistance in the shift lever, and
wheels should keep turning.
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If you feel resistance when moving the shift lever or
the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the
jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread
the cable one turn.
If the wheels do not stop when you engage the
traction control grip, loosen the jam nut on the
traction control cable and thread the cable in one
turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat as
necessary. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable
when correct adjustment is reached.
WARNING:
Drain the gasoline out of snow
thrower engine, place a piece of plastic film
under the gas cap to avoid spillage
before
beginning the job.
To test further for correct adjustment, if necessary,
proceed as follows:
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Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
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Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
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