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5. Note the wind direction. If possible, move in the same direction as the wind so
that the snow is not thrown against the wind (and then back into your face and
onto the just cleared path).
6. While moving the snowblower, do not drag the power c able violently or roughly.
The s now thrower should move within the range that the cable can reach.
7. Do not push the snowblower with excessive force. You should push the machine
gently and evenly in accordance with the unit’s throw rate.
8. Do not apply additional man-made load to the engine since this may cause
engine damage.
9. Some parts of the snowblower may freeze under extreme temperature
conditions. Do not attempt to operate the snowblower with frozen parts. If the
parts freeze while the snowblower is in use, stop the snowblower, unplug the
extension cord, and inspect for frozen parts. Free all parts before restarting
or operating the snowblower. Never force controls that have frozen.
10. When working on pebbles, gravel, or unpaved surfaces, avoid throwing loose
surface material along with the snow by pushing down on the handle to raise
the scraper bar at the base of the unit above the pebbles or gravel.
CHANGING THROW DIRECTION AND THROW HEIGHT
1. The discharge chute can be adjusted 180 degrees by rotating the chute crank.
Rotate the chute control crank clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left
(Fig. 22) and counter-clockwise to move the chute to the right (Fig. 23).
NOTE:
A little lubricant, such as WD- 40, will provide a smoother operation of the
chute (spray at points A and B as indicated in Fig. 22).
2. The chute deflector on the top of the discharge chute controls the height of the
snow stream. Loosen the knob to raise or lower desired height of snow you wish
to throw. Tighten the knob to secure the detector (Fig. 24).
A
B
Fig. 22
Fig. 23