CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently
fastened to the rear of the auger hous-
ing with a mounting clip. Use the
clean-out tool to clear snow and ice
which may lodge in the discharge chute
during operation. Refer to the Operation
section for more detailed information re-
garding the chute clean-out tool.
BEFORE STARTING
NOTE:
The crankcase has been
filled with oil and factory tested.
Paint on the muffler may have burnt
due to testing.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil
as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your snowthrower.
Read instructions carefully.
Failure to follow this procedure may re-
sult in serious engine damage which
will not be covered by warranty.
Your unit may be equipped with a
plastic fuel plug at the opening of
the fuel tank. Please remove and
discard the plug before filling
your unit with gas or before
putting the unit into operation.
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ATTENTION: YOU MUST CHECK OIL
LEVEL BEFORE OPERATION. LEVEL
MUST BE AT FULL MARK ON DIPSTICK
BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED.
FIGURE 18
Cable Control Wire
FIGURE 19
High
Middle
Low
Slide Shoe
CONTROLS
Control positions and information mark-
ings,
on
your
machine
are
in
international symbols, as explained.
AUGER CLUTCH GRIP
Located on left hand handle.
Squeeze to engage. Release
to stop.
DRIVE CLUTCH GRIP
Located on right hand han-
dle. Squeeze to engage. Re-
lease to stop.
Shut off engine before un-
clogging discharge chute.
Avoid injury from rotating au-
ger – keep hands, feet and
clothing away.
Calls your attention to in-
structions concerning per-
sonal safety.
Never put hand in chute.
Contact with rotating parts
can amputate fingers and
hands. Use clean-out tool to
unclog discharge chute.
