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Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times. Leave
throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position.
Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.
To Engage Drive/Auger
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With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the FORWARD or REVERSE
positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow
conditions that exist. Use slower speeds until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
•
Squeeze the left hand auger control clutch to
engage auger.
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While the left hand auger control clutch is engaged,
engage the right hand traction control clutch.
NOTE:
NEVER move shift lever without first releasing
the drive clutch.
Tire Chains (Optional)
Use tire chains when extra traction is necessary.
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:
Muffler, engine and
surrounding areas become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
•
For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it all falls.
•
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
•
Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
•
Be certain to follow the precautions listed under “To
Stop Engine” in previous column to prevent
possible freeze-up.
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Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
Adjusting Chute
You can control the distance that snow is thrown by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The sharper
the angle, the shorter the distance snow is thrown.
•
To adjust the chute, loosen the hand knob. See
Figure 22.
•
Pivot the top of the chute assembly to the position
desired.
Figure 22
Adjusting Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoe. Slide the skid
shoe upwards and lower the housing to remove snow
close to the ground. Slide the skid shoe downwards and
raise the housing to remove snow from uneven ground
like gravel. For more details, refer to Adjusting Skid
Shoes in section 3.
Adjusting Traction Control Clutch
Refer to the Final Adjustments section on page 10 for
instructions to adjust the traction control clutch. If you
are no sure whether you have been able to adjust the
traction control clutch properly, check as follows.
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Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or put a
plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower
has already been operated. Tip the snow thrower
forward onto the auger housing.
•
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the six self-tapping screws.
•
With the traction control clutch released, check if
there is clearance between the friction wheel and
the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. For
correct adjustment there has to be enough
clearance.
Hand
Knob
