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Instruction manual
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Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and
pets or allow anyone in front of the machine.
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Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast of a rate.
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Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold
on the handles. Walk, never run.
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Disengage power to the auger when transporting
or not in use.
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Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slipper surface. Look down and behind and use care
when in reverse.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for
damage.
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Disengage all controls and stop engine before
you leave the operating position (behind the handles).
Wait until the auger comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making any adjustments
or inspections.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
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Only operate the controls while the engine is
running.
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Never put your hand in the discharge or collector
openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to
unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog chute
assembly while engine is running. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving parts have
stopped before unclogging.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that all
components are included. Refer to the drawings on this
manual. If any parts are missing or broken, please call
an IVT assistance center.
CONTROL EXPLANATION
Drive control (1)
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the drive control to engage the wheel drive. Release to
stop.
Shift lever (2)
The shift lever is used to determine both ground speed
and direction of travel. It can be moved into different
positions.
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Forward: your machine has some forward speeds,
with position number one being the slowest speed.
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Reverse: your machine has some reverse speeds,
with position number one being the slowest speed.
WARNING! Always release drive
control before changing speeds.
Auger control (3)
The auger control (3) is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control (3) to engage the augers (9).
Release to stop the snow throwing action (drive control
must also be released).
Chute directional control (4) and chute deflector
control (11)
The chute direction control (4) is located on the panel
of the machine.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control (4) as follows:
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Crank clockwise to discharge to the right.
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Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the left.
Skid shoe (8)
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by positioning the skid shoes (8).
Clean-out tool (10)
Clean-out tool (10) helps you to clean out the clogged
chute assembly, never use your hands.
Shut off the engine (5) and remain behind handles until
all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Armrest [F1]
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First unscrew the nut, put in order four bores on the
upper armrest, plug in the bolt and screw it with a nut.
Connecting rod [F2]
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Pull out pinchcock and pin bearing, drill through a
bore on the connecting rod with a pin bearing, plug and
fix the pinchcock in the pin bearing, and screw the other
side on the connecting rod with a nut.
Rocker [F3]
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Plug the rocker in the side of gimbal from the
armrest panel so that the rocker bore aims at the bore
on the gimbal, and then plug the pinchcock in.
Discharge chute (6) [F4]
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First unscrew the chute on the bolt, place it on the
chute seat, put down a fixed block to aim with a bore,
and screw the fixed block with a bolt.
