Before Operating Snow Thrower; Operate The Snow Thrower; Stop The Snow Thrower; Operation - Briggs & Stratton Canadiana 1695868 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.

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 "To Start Engine" in this section.
2. Press the chute rotation switch (A A , Figure 13) to the UP/DOWN posi-
tion to rotate the discharge chute left or right. See "Discharge Chute
and Deflector" in this section.
3. Push the deflector control lever (B B ) forward or pull back to control the
angle of the chute deflector. 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 (C C ) to engage the auger
rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will disengage the auger -
unless the Free-Hand™ control is activated.
5. Fully press and hold the traction/Free-Hand™ control lever (D D ) to
engage the traction drive and begin moving the snow thrower. To
disengage the traction drive, completely release the lever.
6. When BOTH levers are pressed, the Free-Hand™ control is activated.
This allows you to release the auger control lever to use the other
controls. The auger will continue to rotate until the traction/Free-
Hand™ control lever is released.
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.
7. Use the speed select lever (E E ) 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.
8. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (D D ).
9. 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 (C C , Figure 13).
2. Release the traction control lever (D D ).
3. Push the ON/OFF switch (A A , Figure 20), if equipped, to the OFF posi-
tion.
4. Pull out the safety key (B B ).
NOTE: Do not lose the safety key. Keep the safety key in a
safe place. The engine will not start without the
safety/ignition key.
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.

OPERATION

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