Parton 1696570-00, Operator'S Manual

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A clean-out tool (A, Figure 10) is provided with the unit.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to
throw snow. Fingers can quickly become caught in
the impeller. Never clear or unclog the discharge
chute with your hands. Always use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result
in traumatic amputation or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the dis-
charge chute is the most common cause of injury associ-
ated with snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out
the discharge chute.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow
these instructions:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Skid Shoe Height Adjustment
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic
amputation or severe laceration will result. Hand contact
with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the
most common cause of injury associated with snowthrow-
ers.
Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the engine key before performing any maintenance
or repairs.
This snowthrower is equipped with two height adjust skids,
secured to the outside of the auger housing. These elevate
the front of the snowthrower.
When removing snow from a hard surface area such as a
paved driveway or walk, adjust the skids up to bring the front
of the snowthrower down.
When removing snow from gravel-covered or uneven sur-
faces, raise the front of the snowthrower by moving the skids
down. This will help to prevent rocks and other debris from
being picked up and thrown by the augers.
1. Determine how much clearance you want between the
scraper bar at the bottom of the auger housing and the
ground. If clearing a gravel surface, enough ground clear-
ance is needed to prevent the unit from picking up rocks.
2. Place a block equal to the desired ground clearance
under the scraper bar.
3. Loosen the skid shoe mounting nuts (A, Figure 11) and
push the skid shoe (B) down until it touches the ground.
Re-tighten mounting nuts.
4. Set the skid shoe on the other side at the same height.
WARNING
Thrown objects hazard
Objects such as gravel, rocks, or other debris, if struck
by the impeller, may be thrown with sufficient force to
cause personal injury, property damage, or damage to the
snowthrower.
Be sure to set the skid shoes at the proper height to main-
tain ground clearance for the type of surface being cleared.
If the unit will be stored for 30 days or more at the end of the
season, the following steps are recommended to prepare it
for storage. Always refer to the operator’s manual for impor-
tant details if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.
Please refer to the engine operator’s manual for engine stor-
age information.
NOTE: Fuel must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor
during storage.
Off-Season Storage
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes may travel to a distant ignition source and an explo-
sion and/or fire may result.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel in
the tank, indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure where
fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot light,
such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see Maintenance sec-
tion).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas-
tened. Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, break-
age, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand light-
ly before painting.