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Formaximum Snowthrowerefficiency, a djustground
speed, notthrottle. Ifthe track slips, reduceforward
speed. The engine is designed todelivermaximum
performanceat fullthrottle and shouldbe run at this
power setting at all times;
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Most efficientsnow blowing isaccomplished when
the snow is removed immediately after it falls.
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Forcomplete snow removal, slightlyoverlap each
path previouslytaken.
The-snow shouldbe discharged down wind when-
ever possible.
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F°r n°rmal usage, set the skids sothat the scraper
bar is 118"above the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow sudaces, adjustthe skids upward so
that the scraper bartouches the ground.
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On gravel or crushed rocksurfaces,set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar(see To Adjust Skids
Height paragraph Onpage18). Rocks and gravel
must not be pickedupand thrown bythe machine.
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if the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system.
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Alter the snow blowing job has been completed,
allowthe engine to idlefor a few minutes, whichwill
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
• .... Clean the snowthrower thoroughlyaftereach use.
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Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snowthrower, and flushwith water
(if possible)to remove all salt or otherchemicals.
Wipe snow thrower dry:
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-,
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
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LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
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THE, FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
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• RELEASE rAUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION
DRIVE LEVERS.
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• MOVE THROTTLE
LEVER TO STOP POSI-
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• REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
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• DISCONNECTSPARK
PLUG WIRE.
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• DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE USEA
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