Chute Clean-Out Tool
To Engage Augers
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should
snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the
chute assembly and chute opening:
1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
Release to stop the augers.
When selecting a
Drive Speed, use the
slower speeds until
you are comfortable
and familiar with the
operation of the snow
thrower.
Auger Control Test
Perform the following test before operating your snow
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1.
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive
Control.
2.
3.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
1.
When the auger control is released and in the
disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very
little slack. It should NOT be tight.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
4.
5.
6.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has
formed in and near the chute assembly.
2.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower
engine as instructed on the previous page. Make sure
the throttle is set in the FAST position.
NEVER reposition the
shift lever (change
speeds or direction
of travel) without first
releasing the drive
control and bringing
the snow thrower
to a complete stop.
Doing so will result in
premature wear to the
snow thrower’s drive
system.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key
and start the snow thrower’s engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few
seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the
chute assembly.
3.
4.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger.
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately
ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control.
Repeat this several times.
5.
With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position
and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position,
walk to the front of the machine.
To Engage Drive
1.
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position,
move shift lever into one of the six forward (F)
positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re
comfortable with.
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped
rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger
shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to
the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait
for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the
auger control.
2.
3.
Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the
augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex
nut on the auger cable bracket.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle the
snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion
will stop.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 2.
9.
10.
Retighten the upper hex nut.
Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjust-
ment has been achieved.
WARNING
Never use your hands
to clean snow and
ice from the chute
assembly or auger
housing.
The muffler, engine
and surrounding
areas become hot
and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
Figure
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