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PE
The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
•
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
•
Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1.
Move ON / OFF switch to "OFF" position.
2.
Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL (See Fig. 11)
The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate
the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle
offers the best snow thrower performance.
FAST
FIG. 11
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.
•
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise
to disengage.
FIG. 12
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
(See Fig. 13)
WARNING:
Snow throwers
have ex=
posed rotating
parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma=
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation
clear of all
persons, small children
and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING:
if the discharge
chute or
_I
auger become clogged,shut=off
engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use
the clean=out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to unclo
the chute and/or au er.
The DIRECTION in which snow isto be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
•
To change the discharge chute position, press down-
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
•
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease
the distance.
Move lever back to raise the deflector
and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
CONTROLLEVER
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROLLEVER
FIG. 13
11
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