Operation
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow
thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Engage Drive
1.
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
shift 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.
2.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
To Steer
(If Equipped)
With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering
trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger
control to turn left.
CAUTION:
Operate the snow thrower in open
areas and at slow speeds until you are familiar with
the drive control and comfortable operating the
steering controls.
Engage Heated Grips
(If Equipped)
CAUTION:
It is recommended that you wear
gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated
grip become too hot, turn it off.
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear
of the dash panel into the ON position. See Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and
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 5-2.
Figure 5-2
CAUTION:
NEVER replace the auger shear pins
with anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124A
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.
