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OPERATION
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and bow-tie
cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will
not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 17.
NOTE:
Two extra shear pins are supplied in the manual bag.
CAUTION
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
SKU# 88389/OEM Part No. 738-04155 replacement shear pins. Any
damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of
failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
WARNING
Always turn off the snow thrower’s engine and remove the key prior to
replacing shear pins.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit)
position, move
speed selector lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or
two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
NOTE
: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds
until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the
snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the right handle and the
snowthrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE
: NEVER reposition the speed selector lever (change speeds or
direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing
the snow thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature
wear to the snow thrower’s drive system.
TO ENGAGE AUGER
1. To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control against the left handle. Release to stop the auger.
Figure 17
