Snow Removal Suggestions; Storage; Daily Storage; Off-Season Storage - Briggs & Stratton 1696423-00 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.
Do not clean out discharge chute with hands.
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause
serious injury. Use a clean out tool. Use the following
procedure to remove objects or clear the chute:
1. Stop the engine. Remove key.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Alway use a clean-out tool. DO NOT use your hands.
DANGER
Failure to observe these safety instructions will
result in traumatic amputation or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hands to
clean out the discharge chute.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow
these instructions:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute
contains a rotating impeller
to throw snow. Fingers can
quickly become caught in
the impeller. Never clear or
unclog the discharge chute
with your hands. Always
use a clean-out tool.

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.

Storage