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recoil starter from freezing up.
5.4.7
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
5.5 Unclogging the Discharge Chute
5.5.1
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no
snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge
chute may be clogged.
5.5.2
If the discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the
clean-out tool - NEVER USE YOUR HAND.
5.6 Preventing Freeze-up
5.6.1
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the
engine and let it run for a few minutes.
5.6.2
After using the snow thrower, let the engine run
for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from
freezing. Engage the auger/impeller to clear any
remaining snow from inside the housing. Rotate the
discharge chute control to prevent it from freezing.
Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove all ice and snow from the snow thrower.
5.6.3
With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times to prevent the recoil starter from
freezing up.
5.7 Operating Tips
When the snow thrower is in operation, the impeller
/auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the snow thrower, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it
away from the plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
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Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute;
refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute. If
necessary, use the clean-out tool, not your hands,
to remove an obstruction from the discharge
chute.
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Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the snow
thrower.
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Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of your
body or clothing away from concealed, moving,
or rotating parts.
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
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Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that
the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
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Keep all children and pets away from the area of
operation.
5.7.1
Always set the throttle lever to the Fast position
when throwing snow.
5.7.2
If the engine slows down under overload or the
wheels slip, shift the snow thrower into a lower gear.
5.7.3
If the front of the snowthrower rides up, shift the
snow thrower into a lower gear. If the front continues
to ride up, lift up on the handles.