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odorless and deadly gas. 

6.

Do not operate machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  

7.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 
not touch.

8.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing 
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

9.

Exercise caution when changing direction and while 
operating on slopes. 

10. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge 

towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property 
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet. 

11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets 

or allow anyone in front of the machine. 

12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear 

snow at too fast of a rate.

13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or 

light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold 
on the handles. Walk, never run.

14. Disengage power to the auger when transporting or not 

in use.

15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on 

slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care 
when in reverse.  

16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the 

engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it against 
the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any 
damage before starting and operating.

17. Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine before 

you leave the operating position (behind the handles). 
Wait until the auger comes to a complete stop before 
unclogging the discharge chute, making any 
adjustments, or inspections. 

18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector 

openings. Always use a clearing tool to unclog the 
discharge opening. 

19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the 

manufacturer.

20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, 

use care and good judgment.  Call customer assistance 
for the name of your nearest servicing dealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 
operation regularly.

2.

Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine. Wait 
until the auger comes to a complete stop. Disconnect the 
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent 
unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or 
inspecting. 

3.

Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent 
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. 
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage. 

4.

Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed 
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe 
operating speed of the engine.

5.

Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to 
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently 
check all components and replace with original 
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only.  “Use of 
parts which do not meet the original equipment 
specifications may lead to improper performance and 
compromise safety!”

6.

Check the auger control bail periodically to verify they 
engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. 
Refer to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual 
for instructions.

7.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 
necessary.

8.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, 
oil, etc. to protect the environment.

9.

Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow 
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger.

10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water 
heater, furnace ,clothes dryer etc.

11. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper 

instructions on off-season storage. 

Your Responsibility:

 

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons 
who read, understand and follow the warnings and 
instructions in this manual and on the machine.

FOR TURNING,

NOT LIFTING

POUR TOURNER, 

PAS POUR LE LEVAGE

DANGER

NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE. CAN
AMPUTATE HANDS AND FINGERS.
STOP ENGINE AND AUGER BEFORE USING 
CLEAN-OUT TOOL OR STICK.

ARRÊTEZ LE MOTEUR ET LA TARIÈRE AVANT 
D'UTILISER L'OUTIL DE DÉGAGEMENT 
DE LA GOULOTTE OU UN BÂTON.

NE PLACEZ JAMAIS VOS MAINS DANS LA 
GOULOTTE. LES PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT 
PEUVENT AMPUTER MAINS ET DOIGTS.

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Page 1: ...icable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized servic...

Page 2: ...e Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit pleas...

Page 3: ...rming an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded extension cord and receptacle for all...

Page 4: ... regularly 2 Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine Wait until the auger comes to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4...

Page 5: ...1 Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 until it clicks into the operating position Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable Tighten the hand knobs Assembling the Discharge Chute For shipping reasons the snow thrower has been packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way down as shown in Figure 2 To pivot it upward proceed as follows 1 Turn the chute until the chute openin...

Page 6: ...ay up to the FULL ON position or all the way down to the OFF position as desired Primer Button Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather Follow engine manual to prime engine Ignition Key Used to start engine Put key in ON position to start for both electric and recoil start engines Follow starting instructions given in the next section Recoil Starter Us...

Page 7: ...and move choke gradually to OFF If engine falters move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower Recoil Starter Move choke lever to FULL choke position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL Push primer button two or three times for...

Page 8: ...e STOP or OFF position Leave choke control in the FULL choke position Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting Operating the Snow Thrower The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow is thrown Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the discharge chute and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch Retighte...

Page 9: ...e As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt stretching due to wear periodic adjustments may be necessary If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating while the engine maintains a constant speed an adjustment is necessary Proceed as follows The upper hole in the control handle provides an adjustment in cable tension To adjust disconnect the end of control cable from the bottom hole i...

Page 10: ...ing the Auger s Rubber Paddles The snow thrower auger s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear is present To change the rubber paddles proceed as follows Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the self tapping screws which secure them to the auger Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier SECTI...

Page 11: ...nual on remedy 4 Refer to engine manual Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Vent in fuel cap plugged 3 Engine exhaust pipe plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clear vent 3 Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Check for possible damage Tighten all bolts and nuts Repair as need...

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