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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
performing any adjust-
ments 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. En-
gine 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 Control 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.
Heated Handles Switch
(If Equipped)
This switch is located on the rear of the snow thrower
dash panel. To activate the heated handles, toggle the
switch to the “ON” position to generate heat within the
handle grips. Toggle the switch to the “OFF” position
after using the snow thrower.
NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to,
not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for
the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow
thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities
of winter while operating this equipment.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into
the auger housing.
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. See
“Making Adjustment” Section.
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.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip.
1. Release both the auger control and the drive/auger
control lock.
2. Move throttle control to STOP position and remove the
ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.
5. Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.
6. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few
seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the
chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.
WARNING: Never use your hands to
clean snow and ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
AUGER
CONTROL
GO
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
Four-Way Chute Control™
The chute directional control is located on the left side of
the dash panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the
joy-stick to the right or to the left.
• To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown,
pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.
