DANGER
Toxic fume hazard
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
• Start and run the engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if doors and windows are
open.
WARNING
Thrown objects hazard
This machine is capable of throwing objects that could injure bystanders, or cause damage
to buildings.
Be sure the operating area is clear of bystanders. Never direct the discharge toward
anyone, or toward buildings or cars.
1.
Start the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine information.
2.
Rotate the chute rotation crank (D, Figure 2) to set the direction of the discharge chute.
3.
Loosen the wingnut securing the chute deflector (E). Raise the deflector to throw snow
further. Set the defector to the desired position and tighten the wingnut.
4.
Use the speed select lever (A) to select the forward or reverse drive speed. Use lower
speeds when clearing wet, heavy snow. Use higher speeds for light snow or
transporting.
NOTE: Always set engine speed to FAST (full throttle).
5.
Fully press the auger control lever (B) to engage the auger. Release the lever to stop
the auger.
6.
Fully press and hold the traction control lever (C) to engage the traction drive and
begin moving the snowthrower. To stop, release the lever.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before changing speeds.
Stopping the Snowthrower
1.
Release the auger control lever (B, Figure 2).
2.
Release the traction control lever (C).
3.
Stop the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine instructions.
Wheel Release - Lock Pins (if equipped)
Wheels equipped with a traction lock pin (A, Figure 3) can be completely released by
removing the pin and installing it in the outer axle hole. Reverse this process to engage the
drive wheel.
Deflector Adjustment - Manual Control
Loosen the deflector knob (A, Figure 4), adjust the deflector to the desired position, and
then tighten the knob to secure. Raise the deflector to throw snow further.
Chute Rotation Adjustment
The chute rotation crank (A, Figure 5) is located on the left side of the handle bars, just
below the control panel. Rotate the crank to rotate the chute.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Please refer to the engine operator's manual for information about filling the fuel tank, and
for fuel recommendations.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Fingers can
quickly become caught in the impeller. Never clear or unclog the discharge chute
with your hands. Always use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in traumatic amputation
or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out the
discharge chute.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow these instructions:
1.
Shut OFF the engine.
2.
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3.
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
A clean-out tool (A, Figure 6) is provided with the unit.
Skid Shoe Height Adjustment
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Fingers can quickly
become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration will result. Hand contact
with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowthrowers.
Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the engine key before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
WARNING
Thrown objects hazard
Objects such as gravel, rocks, or other debris, if struck by the impeller, may be thrown
with sufficient force to cause personal injury, property damage, or damage to the
snowthrower.
Be sure to set the skid shoes at the proper height to maintain ground clearance for the
type of surface being cleared.
This snowthrower is equipped with two height adjust skids, secured to the outside of the
auger housing. These elevate the front of the snowthrower.
When removing snow from a hard surface area such as a paved driveway or walk, adjust
the skids up to bring the front of the snowthrower down.
When removing snow from rock or uneven construction, raise the front of the snowthrower
by moving the skids down. This will help to prevent rocks and other debris from being picked
up and thrown by the augers.
1.
Determine how much clearance you want between the scraper bar at the bottom of
the auger housing and the ground. If clearing a gravel surface, enough ground
clearance is needed to prevent the unit from picking up rocks.
2.
Place a block equal to the desired ground clearance under the scraper bar.
3.
Loosen the skid shoe mounting nuts (A, Figure 7) and push the skid shoe (B) down
until it touches the ground. Re-tighten mounting nuts.
4.
Set the skid shoe on the other side at the same height.
Off-Season Storage
If the unit will be stored for 30 days or more at the end of the season, the following steps
are recommended to prepare it for storage. Always refer to the operator's manual for
important details if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.
Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine storage information.
NOTE: Fuel must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the tank,
filter, hose, and carburetor during storage.
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