Controls & Operation
GENERAL OPERATION
CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP
WARNING
1.
Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts,
bolts and clips are secure.
To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into
the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls
or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce-
dure to remove objects or clear the chute:
2.
Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4
to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expan-
sion. See your engine Owner’s Manual for fuel rec-
ommendations.
1.
2.
Release the Auger Control.
Shut off the engine.
3.
4.
Check the Auger Control (see A, Figure 4) for proper
operation. If adjustment is required, see the Service
section (pages 13-15) for procedures.
3. Remove the Engine Key.
4. Wait for moving parts to stop.
5.
Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects
and clear the chute or auger. Never put your
hands into the auger or discharge chute.
Check the Chute Direction Control (B, Figure 4) for
proper operation. The discharge chute should rotate
freely in both directions. See the Service section for
adjustment procedures and troubleshooting.
6.
If servicing is needed, remove cover and dis-
connect spark plug wire.
5.
6.
Check the Chute Deflector (C, Figure 4) for proper
operation. The deflector should pivot freely up and
down. See the Service Section for procedures.
WARNING
Position the chute at the desired starting direction
and set the deflector at the desired angle.
For your safety, operation on slopes should be in an
up and down direction only. If it becomes necessary
to move across the face of a slope, use caution and
do not blow snow. Be very careful when changing
direction on a slope.
Proper winter footwear is recommended for the
operator to help prevent slipping. Never attempt to
clean snow from excessively steep slopes. The
maximum slope for any operation is 17.7% (10º).
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank. Keep
snowthrower and gasoline away from open flame or
spark.
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