10
OPERATION
PLEASE REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL
(SEPARATE DOCUMENT) FOR ENGINE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
The following section describes steps to prepare
your Snow Thrower for use. If after reading this
section, if you are unsure about how to perform
any of the steps please call
1-800-791-9458 for customer service. For engine
questions please call 1-877-274-2214. Failure to
perform these steps properly can damage your
Snow Thrower or shorten its life.
Review the SAFETY section in this manual and
the ENGINE manual before operating the engine
and snow thrower.
WARNING! Keep the area of operation free
from foreign objects that can be thrown by the
auger and/or impeller blades. Perform a
thorough inspection of the area since some
objects may be hidden from view by
surrounding snow. If the Snow Thrower hits
an obstruction or picks up a foreign object
during use, stop the Snow Thrower, remove
the obstruction, and inspect it for damage.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before
restarting and operating you Snow Thrower.
• Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the
area of operation. Be aware that the normal noise of
the Snow Thrower when turned on may make it
difficult for you to hear approaching people.
• Start your clearing path by throwing snow in a back
and forth motion. To clear in the opposite direction,
stop your Snow Thrower and pivot it on its wheels to
face the opposite direction. Make sure to overlap
clearing paths.
• Determine the direction of the wind. If possible,
move in the same direction as the wind so that the
snow is not thrown against the wind, back into your
face and on the just cleared path.
WARNING! DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS TO
UNCLOG CHUTE. Stop the motor before
removing debris. Use the supplied clean out
tool to unclog the chute. Do not walk in front
of your running Snow Thrower. Do not direct
discharged snow towards bystanders.
• Do not apply additional man-made load to the
engine since this may damage the engine.
• Some parts of your Snow Thrower may freeze
under extreme temperature conditions. Do not
attempt to operate your Snow Thrower with frozen
parts. If the parts freeze while your Snow Thrower is
in use, stop your Snow Thrower and inspect it for
frozen parts. Thaw all parts before restarting and
operating your Snow Thrower. Never force parts or
controls that have frozen. Never use an open flame
of any sort to thaw frozen parts.
• WORKING ON PEBBLES, GRAVEL, OR UNPAVED
SURFACES. To avoid throwing loose surface
material along with the snow, push down on the
handle to raise the scraper at the base of the unit
above the pebbles or gravel.
Pre-Operation Inspection -
IMPORTANT!!!
Before using your Snow Thrower for the first
time, check the following:
• Have you read and followed all setup and operation
procedures for the engine as outlined in the
ENGINE manual?
• Has the engine been filled with oil to the proper
level?
• Are all snow thrower components properly attached
and assembled?
• Are there any broken or damaged parts?
• Are all fasteners tight?
• Are the auger, drive and speed controls cables
routed properly so that are not kinked and controls
operate smoothly?
• Are the auger, drive and speed controls cables
adjusted correctly?
• Are the tires inflated to the proper pressure?
NOTICE: If you are unsure about the assembly or
condition of any of your Snow Thrower parts,
please call customer service department.
