Safe Operation Procedures Training • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future DANGER: This machine was built to be operated reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Preparation When practical, remove the gas-powered 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine machine from the truck or trailer and refuel is to be used. Remove all doormats, sleds, it on the ground. If this is not possible, then boards, wires and other foreign objects that could refuel such equipment on a trailer with a be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly Maintenance & Storage ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. operation regularly. Refer to the “Maintenance” • Do not operate machine while under the and “Adjustment”...
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Assembly 3. Mount the moving wire and auger wire: 1. Mount the armrest: Unscrew the nut and put Connecting the moving wire and auger wire on four bores in order on the upper armrest. Insert the left and right side position. the bolt and screw it with a nut.
Operating Controls AUGER CONTROL WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. SHIFT LEVER The auger control is located on the left handle. The shift lever is located between the lower handles. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to Place the shift lever into any of five positions to engage the augers and start throwing snow.
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CLEAN-OUT TOOL CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off the engine and stay behind its handles until all moving parts have stopped before you unclog or attempt to unclog the chute. The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the The chute directional control is located on the panel of auger housing with a mounting clip.
Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Do not start the engine until it has been filled with 1. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make oil. Starting the engine without oil can cause certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug serious damage to the machine.
To Engage Drive Service & Adjustment 1. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) Chute Assembly Adjustment position, move the shift lever into one of the The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by four forward (F) positions or the reverse (R) changing the angle of the chute assembly.
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Control Wires Skid Shoe Adjustment The space between the machine’s skid shoes and The control wires must be adjusted after a long time the ground can be adjusted. of use, or when the belts are adjusted or replaced. • For close snow removal on a smooth 1.
Lubrication Maintenance Auger Belt Replacement WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, To remove and replace the machine’s auger belt, or inspecting the machine, disengage all of the proceed as follows: controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 1.
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Drive Belt Replacement 1. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or To remove and replace your snow blower’s auger cracking and replace if necessary. belt, proceed as follows: 2. Put the shift lever in the third Forward (F3) position. 1.
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Checking the Spark Plug Changing Engine Oil Check the spark plug annually, or after every 100 To avoid engine damage, it is important to: hours of use. • Check the oil level before each use and after 1. Clean the area around the spark plug. every five hours of operation.
4. Remove the spark plug and pour 1 ounce Off-Season Storage of engine oil through the spark hole and into the cylinder. Preparing Engine 5. Cover the spark plug hole with a rag and crank the engine several times to distribute WARNING: Never store the snow the oil.