GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 18
Clearing a Blockage
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before attempting to clear a blockage.
Never attempt to clear a blockage with your
hands. Use the provided chute cleaning tool to
remove blockages.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
all power driven parts when loosening and
removing a blockage.
If a blockage occurs in the snow blower, immediately
shut off the PTO and stop the power unit. Set the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
Use the chute cleaning tool (A) to remove blockages
in the discharge chute and fan throat area.
A
The discharge chute guard (B) can be unfastened at
the top and rotated out of the way to allow access to
the blockage.
B
Use the cleaning tool to break up and pry apart
the blockage. When the blockage has been com-
pletely cleared, fasten the discharge chute guard
back in place.
Never operate the snow blower without the
discharge chute guard in place and securely
fastened.
