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 Clutch Lock (if equipped)
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the
control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
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.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
1.
Stop the engine as instructed in the separate engine
2.
manual.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
3.
the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
4.
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
5.
rear of the auger housing, start the snow thrower’s engine
as instructed in the separate engine manual.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
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