OPERATION
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 17)
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 19)
Steeringtriggersareusedtoassistinsteeringyoursnowthrow-
er.Thetriggersarelocatedontheundersideofeachhandle.
Whenatriggerissqueezed,itdisengagesthedrivewheelon
thatsideofsnowthrowerandallowsittoturninthatdirection.
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
•
Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
•
•
To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.
To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.
•
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
LH TURN
TRIGGER
RH TURN
TRIGGER
AUGER
HOUSING
DRIFT
CUTTER
STORAGE
POSITION
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
FIG. 17
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18)
NOTE:Thewrenchprovidedinyourparts bagmaybeused
to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
FIG. 19
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 20)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
1.
2.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
over gravel or rocky surfaces.Objects such as gravel, rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 20)
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
1.
2.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Be sure
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
SKID PLATE
1/2"
HEX NUT
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
FIG. 18
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
SCRAPER BAR
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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