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Chute Clean-Out Tool (Fig. 6)
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WARNING!
Hand contact with the rotating impeller
is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
blowers. Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge
chute. Shut off motor and remain behind handles until all
moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
To clear the discharge chute:
1.
Release both the auger trigger and the drive trigger.
2.
Press the safety switch down and turn the key to OFF
position. Remove the key.
3.
Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
4.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it
to the top of the auger housing.
5.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed
in and near the discharge chute.
6.
Refasten the clean-out tool to mounting clip on the top of
the auger housing, rotate the safety switch clockwise and
pull up the safety switch, insert key and turn on to start
the snow blower’s motor.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
blower), engage the auger trigger for a few seconds to clear
any remaining snow and ice from the discharge chute.
Discharge Chute Deflector (Fig. 16)
The chute deflector on the top of the discharge chute controls
the height of the snow stream.
NOTE:
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe
angle before engaging the auger.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.
Discharge Chute (Fig. 17)
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out of the
chute assembly.
The discharge chute can be rotated 180 degrees by pressing
the chute control switch in the desired direction.
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WARNING!
NEVER direct the snow discharge chute at
the operator, at bystanders, at vehicles, or at nearby windows.
The discharged snow and foreign objects accidentally picked
up and thrown by the snow blower can cause serious damage
and personal injury.
Always orient the discharge chute in the opposite direction
from where the operator, bystanders, surrounding vehicles, or
windows are located.
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to keep
better contact with the surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from normal use.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT allow scraper blade to wear too far or
auger/impeller housing will become damaged.
Skid Shoes
The skid shoes control the distance between the scraper blade
and the ground. Adjust skid shoes equally to keep blade level
with the ground. (See Assembly section on page 9; fig. 7).
Fig. 16
Chute
deflector
trigger
Fig. 17
Chute control switch
