Figure 19
Operating the
Auger/Impeller Drive
1.
To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze
the right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip
(Figure
20).
Figure 20
2.
To stop the auger and impeller, release the right
lever.
Important:
When you engage both the
auger/impeller lever and the traction lever,
the traction lever locks the auger/impeller
lever down, freeing your right hand. To
release both levers, simply release the left
(traction) lever.
3.
If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when
you release the auger/impeller lever, do not
operate the machine. Check the auger/impeller
cable; refer to
Checking and Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Cable (page 19)
necessary. Otherwise, take the machine to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
WARNING
If the auger and impeller continue
to rotate when you release the
auger/impeller lever, you could seriously
injure yourself or others.
Do not operate the machine. Take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Operating the Quick Stick®
Note:
and operate the Quick Stick®.
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Clearing a Clogged
Discharge Chute
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no
snow coming out of the discharge chute, the
discharge chute may be clogged.
Never use your hands to clear a clogged
discharge chute. This could result in personal
injury.
and adjust it if
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Fully press the blue knob to release the latch
Figure 21
WARNING
To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the
operating position and release the left (traction)
lever. While running the auger/impeller, push down
on the handles to raise the front of the machine a
few centimeters (inches) off the pavement. Then
lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the
machine on the pavement. Repeat if necessary
until a stream of snow comes out the discharge
chute.
If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the machine, shut off the
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