5.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also,
move control levers back and forth several
times.
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean
chute or make any adjustments while
engine is running. Refer to label in
Figure 1 in safety section.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1.
With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the five FORWARD
positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a
speed appropriate for the snow conditions that
exist. Use the slower speeds until you are
familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The
sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow is
thrown. See Figure 20.
2.
3.
Squeeze the auger clutch grip and the augers
will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand knob.
Pivot the top of the chute assembly to position
desired. Retighten the hand knob.
Squeeze the drive clutch grip and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion
will stop.
4.
NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive
clutch.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
Hand Knob
TIRE CHAINS (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction
is needed.
Figure 20
OPERATING TIPS
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes as the engine will not develop full power
until it reaches operating temperature.
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Assembly Instructions.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Temperature
of
muffler
To adjust the shift rod, separate the shift rod and fer-
rule from the shift lever by removing the hairpin clip
and flat washer from the ferrule underneath the han-
dle panel. Refer to Figure 12. Adjust as specified in
the Assembly Instructions.
and surrounding areas may exceed 150
degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid these areas.
1.
2.
3.
For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of
all moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar
for normal usage. The skid shoes may be
adjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust
downward when using on gravel or crushed
rock.
4.
5.
Be certain to follow the precautions listed under
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com-
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude
and load.
‘‘To
Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible freeze-up.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each
use.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your unit for carburetor adjustment information.
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