Operating Tips
DANGER
When the machine is in operation, the impeller and
auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
keep it away from the plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the engine.
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Remove an obstruction from the discharge
chute; refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute.
If necessary, use the snow cleanout tool, not
your hands, to remove an obstruction from the
discharge chute.
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Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
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Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
WARNING
The impeller 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 augers could pick up and throw.
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Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
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Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing
snow.
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If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip,
shift the machine into a lower gear.
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If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine
into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up
on the handles.
After Operation
Safety
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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.
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When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to
the Storage section for important details.
Preventing Freeze-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.
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After using the machine, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage
the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it
from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times and push the electric-starter button once to prevent
the recoil starter and electric starter from freezing up.
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