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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result in foreign

objects being thrown

into the eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses

while operating the

snow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the snow

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower. Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

snow thrower.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the augers
and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute directional control without interrupting
the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en-
gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to
stop the augers and wheel drive.

IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before
changing speeds.

Two-Way Chute Control™

The two-way chute control is located on the left side of
the dash panel and is meant to control the distance of
snow discharge from the chute.

• To change the

angle/distance

which snow is thrown,

pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on the left side of
the snow thrower.
• To change the

direction

in which snow is thrown,

crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counter-
clockwise to discharge to the right.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to
turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE

: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you

are familiar with these controls.

Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place
in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt
to turn the key.

Clean-Out Tool

WARNING: Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assem-
bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before
unclogging.

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger
housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer
to page 9 for instructions on how to properly use it.

NOTE:

This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear

of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie
before operating the snow thrower.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

Drift Cutters

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.

Heated Handles Switch

This switch is located on the right side of the snow
thrower dash panel. To activate the heated handles,
toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the
handle grips. Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF
position after using the snow thrower. See Figure 12.

NOTE

: The heated handles grips are a compliment to,

not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for
the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow
thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities
of winter while operating this equipment.

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