Figure 25
1.
Wheels off the ground
2.
Scraper and rotor blades
in contract with the ground
Note:
By slightly varying lifting force on the handle, you can
control the forward speed of the machine. In heavy snow,
push forward on the handle, if necessary, but let the machine
work at its own pace. Do not lift the handle any more than
necessary, because the scraper will lift off the ground and
snow will escape behind the machine.
Operating Tips
WARNING
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
•
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
•
Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
•
Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
After Operation
Safety
•
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot
water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•
When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to
the Storage section for important details.
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
•
Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the machine.
•
Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
•
Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from
any ice buildup.
•
With the ignition key in the O
FF
position, pull the recoil
starter handle several times or connect the electrical cord
to a power source and the machine and push the electric
start button once (Model 38473 only) to prevent the
recoil starter and/or the electric starter from freezing up.
•
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving
parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when
trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty
operating any control or part, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
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