Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control™
The two-way chute-pitch control is located on the left side of the
dash panel and is used to control the distance of snow discharge
from the chute.
To change the upper chute angle to control the distance
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that snow is thrown, pivot the lever forward or backward.
Move the lever forward to pivot the upper chute down and
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reduce the distance snow is thrown.
Move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward
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and increase the distance snow is thrown.
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
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clockwise to discharge to the left and counterclockwise 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.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
WARNING!
Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
1.
Stop the engine by removing the key.
2.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
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the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
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dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
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rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the
snow thrower’s engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
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thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to
clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP
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