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OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
SNOWTHROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
•
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
•
Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1.
Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
2.
Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 9)
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.
FIG. 9
TO USE THRO'B'LE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate
the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle
offers the best snow thrower performance.
FAST
SLOW
0
FIG. r0
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise
to disengage.
I 11\1
OFF
/'
_
FULL
FIG. 11
TO CONTROL
SNOW
DISCHARGE
(See Figs. 12 & 13
WARNING:
Snow throwers
have ex-
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING: If the discharge
chute or
auger
become
clogged, shut-off en-
gine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Use a stick, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to unclog the chute and/or auger.
The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
•
To change the discharge chute position, press down-
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left Dr right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
10
/
FIG. 12
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move de-
flector to desired position and tighten knob securely.
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