Frontier ST0521E, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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MTF-0410107C
HOW TO REMOVE SNOW FROM THE AUGER
HOUSING
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove snow or
debris that may become lodged in auger
housing without taking the following precau-
tions.
1. Release the auger drive lever .
2. Remove the ignition key .
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Do not place your hands in the
auger housing or the dis-
charge chute . Use a pry bar to remove any snow or de-
bris.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
1. When the handle is raised, the auger blades will engage
the ground and the snow thrower will move forward.
When the auger drive lever is released, the auger blades
will stop. If the blades do not stop, see “How To Adjust
The Auger Control Cable” in the Service And Adjustment
section.
2. Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished when the
snow is removed immediately after if falls.
3. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each pre-
vious path.
4. Whenever possible, discharge the snow down wind.
5. The distance the snow will be discharged can be ad-
justed by moving the discharge chute deflector. Raise
the deflector for more distance or lower the deflector for
less distance.
6. In windy conditions, lower the chute deflector to direct the
discharged snow close to the ground where it is less like-
ly to blow into unwanted areas.
7. For safety and to prevent damage to the snow thrower,
keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys and other
foreign objects.
8. Do not use the auger propelling feature when clearing
gravel or crushed rock driveways. Move the handle down
to slightly raise the auger.
9. The forward speed of the snow thrower is dependent on
the depth and weight of the snow. Experience will estab-
lish the most effective method of using the snow thrower
under different conditions.
10. After each snow throwing job, allow the engine to run for
a few minutes. The snow and accumulated ice will melt
off the engine.
11. Clean the snow thrower after each use.
12. Remove ice, snow and debris from the entire snow
thrower. Flush with water to remove all salt or other
chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW
1. Snow up to eight inches deep can be removed rapidly
and easily by walking at a moderate rate. For snow or
drifts of a greater depth,slow your pace to allow the dis-
charge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the au-
ger receives the snow.
2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the
wind is blowing.
WET PACKED SNOW
Move slowly into wet, packed snow. If the wet, packed snow
causes the auger to slow down or the discharge chute begins
to clog, back off and begin a series of short back and forth
jabs into the snow. These short back and forth jabs, four to six
inches, will “belch” the snow from the chute.
SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS
In snow of greater depth than the unit, use the same “jabbing”
technique described above. Turn the discharge chute away
from the snow bank. More time will be required to remove
snow of this type than level snow.