Snow Removal Suggestions; Daily Storage; Off-Season Storage - Briggs & Stratton 1695360 Operator's Manual

Operation

Snow Removal Suggestions

• Determine the best snow removal pattern before
beginning.
• Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate
the spout to discharge snow downwind.
• Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on
cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating.
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the
longest direction to minimize turning.
• In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary
to make the first pass with snowthrower partially
raised, backing up every few feet and lowering the
snowthrower to clear the snow left on the surface. Also,
it may be necessary to slice off less than the full width of
the auger or reduce ground speed.
• If snow stops flowing freely from the spout, back away
until the snowthrower clears itself.
DANGER
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISENGAGE
THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE ENGINE AND
REMOVE THE KEY. SET THE PARKING BRAKE. WAIT
FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP. Remove the foreign
object or clear the spout with a piece of wood before
restarting the engine. Never place hands into auger
housing or spout to clear jammed object. Auger may
rotate when object is removed.
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Daily Storage

1. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing snow
to prevent freeze-up of auger.
2. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.

Off-Season Storage

1. Remove snowthrower from the tractor.
2. Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the
housing.
3. Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint has
been worn or chipped away.
4. Lubricate the snowthrower.
5. Store the snowthrower and hitch in a dry place.