Champion Power Equipment 100535, Operator'S Manual

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100535 - 27 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
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Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and
Height
Change discharge direction:
Discharge chute rotation lever controls the chute either left or right
(Fig. 16).
Figure 16
Change discharge height:
Discharge chute deflector lever controls the deflector up or down
(Fig. 17).
Figure 17
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

DANGER
DO NOT use your hands to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have stopped
rotating.
3. Always use the provided clean-out tool to clear out the
discharge chute.
Adjusting the Snow Shoes
Set the height of the auger housing above the ground using the
shoes.
Adjust the shoes to suit the ground conditions:
–
On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be adjusted
to about
1 ⁄
5
in. (5 mm) (the distance from the auger to the
ground).
–
On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should be
adjusted to about 1
1 ⁄
5
in. (30 mm) (the distance from the auger
to the ground).
To adjust the shoes
1. Loosen the nuts.
2. Move the shoes upward or downward to adjust height.
3. Tighten the nuts.

WARNING
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones are not fed
into the snowblower. There is a risk for personal injury if these
are thrown out at high speed.
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides.

WARNING
Do not at any time make any adjustment to machine without
first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug
wire.

WARNING
Before changing height, stop engine and disconnect spark plug
cable.
Power Turn Steering Technology
Power Turn Steering Technology enables effortless power steering
on your snowblower. Power Turn Steering Technology is able
to sense the direction your trying to turn the snowblower and
engages the drive system to assist turning in the desired direction.
Clutch Lock Feature
This snowblower offers a clutch lock feature that will enable the
operator to keep the snowblower moving forward while you adjust
the chute. To use the clutch lock system, follow the following
steps.
1. While both the drive and auger control levers are fully
depressed, release the auger control lever while keeping
the self-drive control lever fully depressed. The clutch
lock feature will automatically keep the auger control lever
engaged as long as the self-drive control lever is depressed.