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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
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To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the
joy-stick to the right or to the left.
Auger Control
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To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown,
pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.
Wheel Steering Controls
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to
turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.
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NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you
are familiar with these controls.
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the augers
and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place
in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt
to turn the key.
Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock
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Clean-Out Tool
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WARNING: Never use your hands to
clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut
off engine and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
WARNING
The operation of
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Release both the auger control and the drive/auger
any snow thrower
control lock.
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can result in foreign
objects being thrown
into the eyes, which
can damage your
Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop
position.
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.
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while operating the
snow thrower, or while
performing any adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute directional control without interrupting
the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en-
gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to
stop the augers and wheel drive.
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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 or ice from the
chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the snow
thrower while starting
engine or operating
snow thrower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before
Heated Handles Switch (If Equipped)
This switch is located on the right side of the snow
thrower dash panel. To activate the heated handles,
toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the
handle grips. Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF
position after using the snow thrower.
NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to,
not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for
the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow
thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities
of winter while operating this equipment.
changing speeds.
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the dash panel.
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