Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
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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 snowthrower.
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Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the
chute.
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Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it
from any ice buildup.
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With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the
recoil starter handle several times or push the electric
start button once (model 38582 only) to prevent the
recoil and electric starters from freezing up.
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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.
Operating Tips
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and
other foreign objects and cause serious personal
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
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Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and
throw.
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Keep all children and pets away from the
area of operation.
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Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
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If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward
on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward
on the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work
at its own pace.
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Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
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Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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If the engine is running normally but the machine
does not throw snow as far as it usually does,
perform the following steps as needed until the
problem is solved:
1. Check the control cable adjustment and adjust it
if necessary; refer to Adjusting the Control Cable.
2. Inspect the rotor blades for excessive wear (refer
to Checking the Rotor Blades), and have an
Authorized Dealer replace them if necessary.
3. Replace the drive belt; refer to Replacing the
Drive Belt.
4. If none of the procedures listed above solves the
problem, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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