Not for
Reproduction
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Operation
C
A
B
Figure 5
Discharge Chute and Deflector
Chute Rotation - Switch Mount (if equipped)
1. Press the switch to rotate the chute (
A
, Figure 4).
2. Release the switch to lock the chute in the desired position.
Chute Rotation - Handle Mount (if equipped)
1. Squeeze and hold the button on the chute control handle (
A
,
Figure 5).
2. Push the handle forward or pull it rearward to rotate the chute.
3. Release the button to lock the chute in the desired position.
NOTICE:
Do not use excessive force when trying to operate
the control.
Deflector Adjustment
1. Squeeze and hold the button on the deflector control handle
(
B
, Figure 4, Figure 5).
2. Move the control handle up or down to adjust the snow
discharge height and distance.
3. Release the button to lock the deflector in the desired
position.
DANGER
• Read and observe all the safety instructions in this
manual. Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
• Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your hands.
Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputa-
tion or severe laceration will result.
• Always use a clean-out tool to clear or unclog the dis-
charge chute.
This snowthrower is capable of amputating
hands and feet, and throwing objects. Hand
contact with the rotating auger inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowthrowers.
Snowthrower Safety Test
1. Start the snowthrower and engage the auger control (
C
,
Figure 4, Figure 5) for several seconds.
2. Release the auger control.
3. The auger must stop within 5 seconds after the auger control
is released. If it does not:
a. Adjust the control cable.
b. If the auger still does not stop within 5 seconds, see an
Authorized Dealer.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
1. STOP THE ENGINE!
2. Ensure that the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3. Use a clean-out tool to remove snow from the discharge
chute. Never clear a clogged discharge chute with your
hands!
DANGER
Discharge chute contains rotating impeller
to throw snow. Never clear or unclog the
discharge chute with your hands. Fingers can
quickly become caught in the impeller. Always
use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
will result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
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