4 Installing the Chute Control Rod ............................10
5 Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer
Wire to the Engine ..............................................11
6 Filling the Engine with Oil.....................................11
7 Checking the Tire Pressure ....................................12
8 Checking the Skids and Scraper ..............................12
9 Checking the Traction Drive Operation ...................12
Product Overview .........................................................13
Operation ....................................................................14
Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive...............14
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................14
Starting the Engine .................................................15
Stopping the Engine ...............................................17
Operating the Hand Warmers ..................................17
Operating the Traction Drive ...................................17
Using the Wheel Clutch Levers.................................18
Operating the Speed Selector ...................................18
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive.........................18
Operating the Quick Stick™ ....................................19
Unclogging the Discharge Chute ..............................19
Preventing Freeze-up ..............................................20
Operating Tips ......................................................20
Maintenance .................................................................21
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................21
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................21
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................21
Checking and Adjusting the Skids .............................22
Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable ................22
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Cable ................................................................23
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level ......................24
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................24
Lubricating the Hex Shaft ........................................25
Replacing the Spark Plug .........................................25
Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch ........................26
Replacing the Drive Belts.........................................27
Replacing the Headlight Bulb ...................................27
Storage ........................................................................28
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................28
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................28
Troubleshooting ...........................................................29
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute in effect
at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine could
result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Training
•
Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this
machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the machine. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
•
Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow
adults to operate the machine without proper instruction.
•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating the machine in reverse.
Preparation
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and
other foreign objects.
•
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
•
Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate
winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get
caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
•
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
–
Use an approved fuel container.
–
Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
–
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
–
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.
–
When practical, remove gas-powered machinery from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such machinery on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
–
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
–
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
–
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all machines with electric starting
motors.
•
Adjust the collector housing to clear gravel or crushed
rock surface.
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
•
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
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