•
Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip
and engage it.
A squealing noise when
you engage the auger is normal.
•
While the left hand auger clutch grip is
engaged, engage the right hand drive
clutch grip.
•
Release the left hand auger clutch grip
only. The interlock mechanism should
keep the left hand clutch engaged until
the right hand clutch is released.
NOTE
: Never move shift lever with-
out first releasing the drive clutch.
DRIVE WHEELS
Your snowthrower can be operated with
both wheels driving for maximum trac-
tion in heavy snow or with one wheel
driving for easier turning in tight areas.
For both wheels driving (straight axle),
place the klik pin in the hole in the hub
on the right hand rim. (See Figure 20B).
For one wheel driving, place the klik pin
on the right hand axle in the outside
axle hole. (See Figure 20A).
TIRE PRESSURE
Pneumatic tires only. Tires are over-in-
flated for shipping purposes. Correct
tire pressure is 10-15 psi.
CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL
WARNING: Stop the engine by
removing the ignition key and
wait for ALL moving parts to
stop, before using the clean-out
tool.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently
fastened to the rear of the auger hous-
ing with a mounting clip. Should snow
and ice lodge itself in the discharge
chute during operation, proceed as fol-
lows to safely clean the chute and
chute opening:
•
Release both auger and drive clutch
grips.
•
Stop the engine by removing the igni-
tion key.
•
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip
which secures it to the rear of the auger
housing.
•
Use the shovel-shaped end of the
clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop
any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the discharge chute.
WARNING: Never use your
hands to clean snow and ice
from the discharge chute or au-
ger housing.
•
Refasten the clean-out tool to the
mounting clip on the rear of the auger
housing, reinsert the ignition key and
start the snow thrower’s engine.
•
While standing in the operator’s posi-
tion (behind the snow thrower), engage
the auger clutch lever for a few seconds
to clear any remaining snow and ice
from the discharge chute.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE:
Allow the engine to warm
up for a few minutes as the engine
will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muf-
fler and surrounding areas may
exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.
•
For most efficient snow removal, re-
move snow immediately after it falls.
•
Discharge snow downwind whenever
possible. The distance snow is thrown
can be adjusted by adjusting the angle
of the chute assembly. The sharper the
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CAUTION
Under no circumstances should
wheel hub be moved out to line klik
pin hole with outer axle hole.
Fig. 20A
Klik Pin in
Axle (one
wheel drive)
Fig. 20B
Klik Pin in
Wheel (two
wheel drive)