17
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Operation
17
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Discharge Chute and De
fl
ector
Remote Chute Rotation
1. Squeeze and hold the button (
A
, Figure 10, inset) on
handle (
B
) of remote chute control.
2. Push the handle forward to rotate the chute (
C
)
counterclockwise or pull the handle backwards to rotate
the chute clockwise as shown on Figure 10.
3. Release the button to hold the desired chute location.
Note
: Do not use excessive force when trying to
operate frozen controls. Clean off any snow and ice
from the base of the chute.
B
C
A
Figure 10
Clear a Clogged Discharge Chute
WARNING
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snowthrowers.
Never clear or unclog discharge chute with
your hands, or while engine is running.
Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation
or severe laceration can result.
1. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure that the impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Use a clean-out tool to remove snow from the auger
housing.
Quick De
fl
ector Adjustment (if equipped)
1. Squeeze the button (A, Figure 11) in the deflector
handle and adjust the deflector
B
) up or down to control
the snow discharge height and distance.
2. Release the button to hold the desired deflector
adjustment.
B
A
B
Figure 11
Operating Tips
1. Most efficient snow removal is accomplished when
snow is removed immediately after it falls.
2. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each swath
previously taken.
3. Snow should be discharged downwind whenever
possible.
4. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, push down slightly
on the handle bars to avoid ingesting rocks. DO NOT
allow rocks and gravel to be picked up and thrown from
snowthrower.
5. After the snow removal has been completed, allow the
engine to run for a few minutes, to melt accumulated
snow and ice.
6. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly after each use.
7. Before starting snowthrower, always inspect auger for
ice accumulation and/or debris, which could result in
snowthrower damage.
8. Check oil level before every start. Make sure the oil is at
the FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Not
for
Reproduction
