may cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and
tighten the skid bolts securely.
Preventing Freeze-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.
•
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.
•
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.
Operating Tips
DANGER
When the machine is in operation, the impeller and
auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge
opening while operating the machine.
•
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.
•
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the
augers could pick up and throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area of
operation.
•
Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing
snow.
•
If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip,
shift the machine into a lower gear.
•
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.
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 2 hours
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary.
After the first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
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