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The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear
of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable
tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer
to Auger Control Test on page 11. Read and follow all
instructions carefully, and perform all adjustments
to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
Shear Pin Storage (optional)
Anrearareaof thefordashconvenientpanel. shear pin storage is located at the
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
Figure 3-6
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
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On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware
are assembled to the auger housing inverted.
CAUTION
Prior to operating
Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the
drift cutters to the housing.
your snow thrower,
refer to Auger Control
Test on page 11.
Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown
in Figure 3-6. Secure with hardware previously
removed, wingnuts should be fastened on the outside
of the housing as shown.
Read and follow all
instructions care-
fully and perform all
adjustments to verify
your unit is operating
safely and properly.
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, you may
contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger
housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer
to page 9 for instructions on how to properly use it.
Figure 3-7
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of Tire Pressure
the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check the tire pressure before operating the snow
thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s
recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as
necessary.
operating the snow thrower.
WARNING: Never use your hands to
clean snow and ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate
may wear unevenly.
Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)
The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring har-
ness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole
in the lower handle. Pull the slack portion of the wiring
harness through the cable tie to prevent interference with
the recoil starter handle. See Figure 3-7.
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See
“Making Adjustment” Section.
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