Murray 620000x30C, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
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TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION
1. Squeeze the control switch lever down
against the upper handle to allow the au-
ger to turn.
Figure 6
Normal Operating Position
Propel
Forward
Auger Propelled
Position
2. To propel forward, raise the handle to al-
low the auger blades to contact the
ground (See Figure 6).
WARNING: The motor is
equipped with a protector that
will disconnect power to the
motor temporarily if the snow thrower is
overworked, and will automatically reset
as the motor cools. If the motor stops,
release the control bar, disconnect the
extension cord and allow the motor to
cool five minutes before continuing op-
eration.
TO START SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: Use a U.L. listed two conduc-
tor extension cord suitable for outdoor use
in cold weather. Extension cord should be
no longer than 100 feet.
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORDS
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORDS SETS
Volts Length of Cord in Feet
120V 25ft. 50ft. 100ft.
Ampere
rating
more
than
not
more
than AWG
0 6 18 16 16
6 10 18 16 14
10 12 16 16 14
12 13 14 12 10
Always connect extension cord to control
switch on snow thrower first, then connect the
other end to a wall receptacle installed in ac-
cordance with local codes and inspection au-
thorities.
To start snow thrower operation, proceed as
follows:
1. To prevent accidental disconnection of
extension cord from control switch during
operation, loop extension cord through
strain relief clip on control switch (see
Figure 7).
2. Snap strain relief clip down over loop of
extension cord (see Figure 7). Connect
extension cord to power plug on control
switch.
Figure 7
Strain Relief
Clip
Power Plug
Extension Cord
3. To operate snow thrower turn key (clock-
wise) and hold in UNLOCKED position
while pulling control switch lever toward