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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
The operation of any
snow thrower can result
in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses
while operating the snow
thrower, or while perform-
ing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing
near the snow thrower
while starting engine or
operating snow thrower.
Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any
moving parts on engine
and snow thrower.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the augers
and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
Drive Control / Auger Lock
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute directional control without interrupting
the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en-
gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to
stop the augers and wheel drive.
IMPORTANT
: Always release the drive control before
changing speeds.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjust-
ing the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt
control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear
to increase.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on the left side of
the snow thrower.
• To change the
direction
in which snow is thrown,
crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counter-
clockwise to discharge to the right.
Wheel Steering Controls
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to
turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.
NOTE
: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you
are familiar with these controls.
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place
in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt
to turn the key.
Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger
housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer
to
Using Clean-Out Tool
later in this section for instruc-
tions on how to properly use it.
WARNING: Never use your hands to
clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut
off engine and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
NOTE: The clean-out tool is fastened to the rear of the
auger housing with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie before
operating the snow thrower.
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
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