
2 Installing the Traction Control Linkage .................... 8
3 Installing the Chute ............................................... 9
4 Installing the Chute Control Rod ............................. 9
5 Filling the Engine with Oil.....................................10
6 Checking the Tire Pressure ....................................11
7 Checking the Skids and Scraper ..............................11
8 Checking the Traction Drive Operation ...................11
Product Overview .........................................................12
Operation ....................................................................13
Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive...............13
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................13
Starting the Engine .................................................14
Stopping the Engine ...............................................16
Operating the Traction Drive ...................................16
Operating the Speed Selector ...................................16
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive.........................17
Operating the Quick Stick™ ....................................17
Unclogging the Discharge Chute ..............................18
Preventing Freeze-up ..............................................18
Operating Tips ......................................................18
Maintenance .................................................................19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................19
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................19
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................19
Checking and Adjusting the Skids and
Scraper ..............................................................19
Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable ................20
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Cable ................................................................20
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level ......................21
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................22
Lubricating the Hex Shaft ........................................22
Replacing the Spark Plug .........................................23
Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch ........................24
Replacing the Drive Belts.........................................24
Storage ........................................................................24
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................24
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................24
Troubleshooting ...........................................................25
Safety
Before Operating
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Read and understand the contents of this
manual before operating the snowthrower
.
Become familiar with all controls and know
how to stop the engine quickly
.
Operator 's
Position
The low-speed auger has a moving pinch
point close to the opening.
Caution: Improper use may result in
loss of fingers, hands, or feet.
There is a high-speed
impeller close to the
opening.
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute in effect
at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine could
result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
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