Self-Propelling the Machine
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine automatically keeps pace with you (
Note:
You can self-propel the machine with the auger
engaged or disengaged.
Figure 13
Operating the Quick Stick®
Note:
Fully press the blue knob to release the latch and
operate the Quick Stick®.
Figure 14
Unclogging the Discharge
Chute
WARNING
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no
snow coming out of the discharge chute, the
discharge chute may be clogged.
Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge
chute. This could result in personal injury.
1.
While remaining in the operating position, release the
self-propel handle.
2.
Engage the auger.
3.
Push down on the handle to raise the front of the
machine a few centimeters (inches) off the pavement,
then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the
machine onto the pavement.
4.
Disengage the auger.
5.
Repeat steps 1 through 4, if necessary, until a stream of
snow comes out of the discharge chute.
Note:
If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping
the front of the machine,
shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and use a snow-cleanout tool (not
included); never use your hands.
Important:
Unclogging the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the machine on the pavement may
cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and tighten
the skid bolts securely; refer to
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Operating Tips
WARNING
The auger can throw stones, toys, and other foreign
objects and cause serious personal injury to the
operator or to bystanders.
•
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
•
Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
•
If the machine does not propel itself forward on slippery
surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle,
but allow the machine to work at its own pace.
•
Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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