IVT SNWB-163, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Manual instruction | Snow blower
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equipment.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor •
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
(SNWB-337)
Move Engine ON/OFF switch (22) to OFF •
position and the engine will stop immediately. It is
recommended to run engine for a few minutes (with
neither drive nor auger engaged) before stopping
to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows:
With engine running, pull starter rope (21) with a 1.
rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling the starter rope (21) will produce a loud
clattering sound, which Is not harmful to the engine
or starter.
Move Ignition key (16) on the right of the handle 2.
panel to OFF position and the engine will stop
immediately.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor 3.
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
Electric Starter
Connect power cord to switch box on engine, •
then to 230 volt AC receptacle.
With the engine running, push starter button •
and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual
sound made by spinning the starter will not harm
engine or starter.
Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, •
and then from switch box.
To Engage Wheel Drive
With the engine running near top speed, move •
the shift lever (2) into one of the six FORWARD
positions or two REVERSE positions, Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
Squeeze the auger control (1) and the augers will •
turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
Squeeze the drive control (4) and the snow •
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will
stop.
NEVER move shift lever (2) without releasing •
drive control (4).
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, •
squeeze the auger control (1) against the left handle.
Release to stop the augers.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before
operating your snow thrower for the first time and
the start of each winter season.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as
follows:
When the auger control (1) is released and in •
the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have
very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower •
engine as instructed earlier in this section.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind •
the snow thrower), engage the auger.
Allow the auger to remain engaged for •
approximately 10 seconds before releasing the
auger control (1). Repeat this several times.
With the engine running and the auger control •
(1) in the disengaged ”up” position, walk to the front
of the machine.
Confirm that the auger (7) has completely •
stopped rotating and shows NO sign of motion,
IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of
rotating, immediately return to the operator’s
position and shut off the engine. Wait for all
moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the
auger control.
To readjust the control cable loosen the hex jam nut
on the auger control cable ”Z” fitting.
(SNWB-337; SNWB-208) Rotate the coupling •
end of the cable counterclockwise to provide more
slack.
(SNWB-163) Turn •
the jam nut to provide
more slack.
Retighten the hex •
jam nut
Repeat Auger •
Control Test to verify
proper adjustment has been achieved. Repeat the
previous steps to provide more slack in cable, if
necessary.
Auger control
Z-end
Jam nut
Control cable