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WARNING
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Operating
Your
Snowthrower
NOTE: Use slower
speeds in higher
snow and/or until you
are familiar with the
snow thrower opera-
tion.
The muffler, engine
and surrounding
areas become hot
and can cause a burn
150°F (65°C). Do not
touch.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: To avoid unsupervised en-
gine operation, never leave the engine
unattended while running. Turn the
engine off after use and remove ignition
key
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry
off any moisture on the engine.
Move throttle control to STOP position.
1.
Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will
2.
reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the
engine while equipment is not in use.
Keep the key
in a safe place. The engine cannot start without
the ignition key.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the
3.
engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.
To Engage Drive
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for
the snow conditions that exist.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower
speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the
operation of the snowthrower.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds
or direction of travel) without first releasing the drive
control and bringing the snowthrower to a complete
stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to the
snowthrower’s drive system.
2. Squeeze drive control against the right handle and
the snowthrower will move. Release it and the drive
motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
1. To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze
the left hand auger control against the left handle.
Release to stop augers.
2. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive
control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds
while the drive is engaged.
NOTE: The drive control lever also locks auger control
so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the
snow throwing process.
3. Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism
should keep the auger control engaged until the drive
control is released.
4. Release the drive control to stop both the augers and
the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must
be released.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: The temperature of the
muffler and the surrounding areas may
exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these
areas.
1. If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
3. Slightly overlap each previous path.
4. Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the shave plate for
normal usage. Adjust them upward for hard-packed
snow and downward when using on gravel or crushed
rock.
General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. The warranty on this snowthrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the snowthrower as
instructed here.
3. Some adjustments will have to be made periodically
to maintain your unit properly.
4. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
