Section 2 - Operating Instructions - Snapper EI55224, EI7244 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it
is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear
safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep
people and pets away from area.
2.2.9. ENGAGING AUGER
1. Pull auger control lever against handle to engage
auger. See Figure 2.6.
2.2.10. ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Move wheel drive control lever against handle to
engage wheel drive. Ground speed can be adjusted
while the machine is moving by changing position of
the ground speed control. Machine has four forward
speeds and one reverse. See Figure 2.6.
WARNING
Release auger clutch control and make sure
auger/impeller has
discharge chute, adjusting deflector or placing
hands near auger/impeller.
2.2.11. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
1. Release auger control and wheel drive control
levers to allow auger and ground speed to come to
a complete stop.
2. Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to
desired angle. Retighten knob.
3. Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in
desired direction. See Figure 2.6.
2.2.12. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL
DRIVE
Stop the auger and wheel drive by releasing the
auger and wheel drive control levers. Stop the
engine by moving the engine speed control the stop
position or removing the key from the switch.
Always remove key from key switch before leaving
machine unattended. See Figure 2.7.
STOPPED before rotating
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