FXA 501976763, Instruction Manual

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STOPPING
When finished using your Snow Thrower, perform the following steps to shut it down.
1. Engage the auger and impeller for 30 seconds to clear any remaining snow inside
your Snow Thrower.
2. Stop the auger by releasing the left control handle.
3. Set the engine switch to the OFF position. See ENGINE manual for stopping procedures.
4. Remove snow from all Snow Thrower surfaces including the auger housing and chute areas.
VI-Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
WARNING! Never perform maintenance while your Snow Thrower is running. Turn OFF the
engine before performing any maintenance tasks on your Snow Thrower.
Proper maintenance of your Snow Thrower will help prolong its life. Please perform the
following maintenance procedures as required.
Do not attempt to repair your Snow Thrower unless you have the proper tools and
instructions for disassembly and repair.
Check the bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the equipment is in
safe working condition.
After each snow removal session, run the Snow Thrower for a few minutes to prevent the
collector
/impeller from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all revolving parts to stop completely, and wipe
residual ice and snow off the unit. Rotate the chute rotation handle several times to remove
any excess snow.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
TIRE INFLATION
Before each use of your Snow Thrower, check the tire pressure. The pressure in each tire should
be in the
range of 20-24 psi for the best performance. The pressure can be checked using an ordinary tire
pressure gauge. Fill the tires using a small or pressure regulated air compressor.
WARNING! DO NOT OVER-INFLATE THE TIRES. Over-inflating could cause a tire to burst
and cause severe bodily injury.
SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT
Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage bolts and nuts which attach shave
plate to snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage
bolts are to the inside of the auger housing.