11
OPERATING YOUR SNOW
THROWER
Starting
Please refer to ENGINE manual (separate
document) for engine operation instructions.
Clearing Snow
Start the engine (see ENGINE manual) once your
Snow Thrower has been running outside for
several minutes, it is now ready for use. Make
sure the path in front of your Snow Thrower is
free from people, animals, objects, and all other
obstructions except for snow.
Adjust the chute outlet to the desired direction.
Turn the chute rotation handle clockwise or
counter-clockwise until the desired position is
reached.
WARNING! Never direct the chute outlet
toward people or animals. While snow may
seem harmless, it can contain rocks or other
debris that can cause serious injury when
projected through the chute.
1. Engage/depress the auger control handle to
start the augers and impeller turning.
2. Set the desired direction and speed using the
speed control lever.
3. Engage/depress the drive control handle and
direct the snow thrower into the snow to be
cleared.
NOTICE: Do not change speed positions while
the drive is engaged. Disengage the drive control
handle BEFORE changing speeds or directions.
If the snow is deeper than the height of the auger,
remove it in several steps taking narrower
swaths. Make several passes with the auger
overlapping the cleared areas and reduce
forward speed.
For the best clearing efficiency, clear snow
before it melts, refreezes and hardens. Hard
packed and wet snow can be very difficult to
clear.
Clearing wet heavy snow can be a challenge,
depending on ambient temperature, humidity
levels, and overall climate conditions including
actual snow conditions, there may be no 100%
solution as snow may be too wet or compacted to
move or throw. Wet snow will tend to clog and
stick more to the augers and chute. Keep the
auger engaged as much as possible when
clearing wet snow to help prevent clogging.
WARNING! If snow is filled with foreign
material, damage to the snow thrower may
result. Avoid snow with foreign materials.
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.
Clearing Restrictions
If the snow discharge chute or auger housing
becomes clogged STOP the engine, and make
sure that all rotating parts have come to a
complete stop. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug.
Use the supplied snow clean out tool to clear the
obstruction. After unclogging, wipe the tool clean,
and place it in the holder on top of the auger
housing.
MAINTENANCE
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.
Please read the ENGINE manual for engine
maintenance procedures.
Do not attempt to repair your Snow Thrower
unless you have the proper tools and instructions
for disassembly and repair.
