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IMPORTANT:
If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating,
immediately return to the operator’s position and shut
off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before
re-adjusting the auger control.
•
To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam
nut on the auger control cable “Z” fitting.
•
Rotate the coupling end of the cable
counterclockwise to provide more slack.
•
Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 7.
•
Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper
adjustment has been achieved.
Figure 7
Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear
of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow
and ice lodge itself in the chute assembly during
operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute
and chute opening:
•
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive/
Auger Control Lock.
•
Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop
position.
•
Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.
•
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 chute assembly.
WARNING:
Never use your hands to clean
snow and ice from the chute assembly or
auger housing. Use the clean-out tool or a
stick to unclog.
•
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 position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a
few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice
from the chute assembly.
Drift Cutters
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to
the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts
by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and
reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before
operating the snow thrower. See Figure 8.
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Snow Thrower ModelDrift Cutter Kit
All models
OEM-390-679
Figure 8
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. Avoid these areas.
•
For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•
Slightly overlap each previous path.
•
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
•
Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To
Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.
•
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
Auger
Control
Z-End
Jam Nut
Auger
Control Cable
Carriage Screws
& Hex Nuts
Drift
Cutter
