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mounting clip. Should snow and ice become clogged in the chute assembly during
operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening.
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger
housing. .
WARNING: The muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a
burn. DO not touch.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any sow
and ice which has formed in and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger
housing, reinsert the ignition key and start the snow thrower's engine.
6. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage
the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute
assembly.
To Engage Drive
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the four
forward(F)
1. positions or the reverse (R) position. Select a speed appropriate for the snow
conditions and a pace you're comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until you are comfortable
and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the auger will turn. Release it
and the augers will stop.
3. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and snow thrower will move.
Release it and drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction of travel)
without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop.
Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower's drive system.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours
of operation.
Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it.
Apply a light coating of an all-weather multi-purpose grease to the hex shaft. See Figure
8.
IMPORTANT: Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a
multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, the joystick should be lubricated with petroleum jelly, Linseed oil, mineral