1/PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
This manual is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit.
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Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute. IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your snow thrower is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat these functions under any circumstances.
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controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4.
inspections. 8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. 9.
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WARNING : Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the snow thrower, remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE : In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part from the operator’s position behind the unit. NOTE : Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m).
The 4-cycle engine used in this snow thrower requires 4-cycle motor oil in the crank case. Use a quality synthetic 5e-30 or 10w-30 oil. 。 Before You Operate Before you operate your new snow thrower please review the following checklist. Make sure all assembly instructions have been completed..。...
shields while operating the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety mask over your glasses. How To Stop The Discharging Snow (Figure 3) 1. To stop discharging snow, release the auger drive lever (3). 2.
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WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts located on the engine or the snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F.
For snow or drifts of a great depth, slow your pace to allow the discharged chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger receives the snow. 2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing. Wet Packed Snow Move slowly into wet, packed snow.
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maintain the snow thrower. After Each Use Check for any loose or damaged parts. Tighten any loose fasteners. Check and maintain the auger. Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly. If any parts are worn or damaged, replace immediately. All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
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7. Make sure the drive belt (1) is seated properly on the pulleys. NOTE: when the auger control lever engaged, the belt guides (4) must be 1/16 inch from the drive belt (1). 8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”. How To Remove The Auger (Figure 10) 1.
10. Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.. How To Order Replacement Parts The replacement parts are shown either on the back page of this instruction book or in a separate parts List Book.
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