OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATING SNOWTHROWER
NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the
engine. See “Before Starting Engine” instructions in the
OPERATION section of this manual before starting engine.
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Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
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Read this OPERATOR’S MANUAL before operating your
snowthrower.
Compare
the
illustrations
with
your
SNOWTHROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of var-
ious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
WARNING: The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower operation. We recommend
standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask over spectacles.
OPERATE THE SNOWTHROWER
4. Fully press and hold the auger control lever (A, Figure 10) to engage
the auger rotation.
CAUTION: Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may blow
exhaust gasses back towards the operator. If you notice
the smell of exhaust, change direction of operation.
5.
Fully press and hold the traction control lever (B) to engage the trac-
tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To disengage the trac-
tion drive, completely release the lever.
NOTICE: Do not throw snow toward a building as hidden ob-
jects could be thrown with sufficient force to cause damage.
A
B
1.
2.
Start the engine. See “Start the Engine” in this section.
Rotate the crank (C, Figure 7) to set the direction (left or right) of the
discharge chute.
3.
Loosen the wing nut (A, Figure 9) on the side of the discharge chute
(B) to set the angle (up or down) the snow is thrown. Raise the chute
deflector for more distance, or lower for less distance. Tighten wing
nut.
Operating the Control Levers
Figure 10
B
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before moving
the speed select lever.
A
6.
Use the speed select lever (A, Figure 11) to select the forward drive
speed. Set the speed select lever to one of the following positions as
determined by snow conditions:
1-2
3
4-5
6
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, maintained full
throttle and do not attempt to clear the full width of the unit.
Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
Moderate
Very Light
Adjusting Chute Deflector
Figure 9
CAUTION: Before operating, make sure the area in
front of the snowthrower is clear of bystanders or ob-
stacles.
Transport
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