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BEFORE OPERATING SNOWTHROWER
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Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
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Read this Operator’s Manual and
Operator Safety
before op-
erating your snowthrower. Compare the illustrations with your
snowthrower to familiarize yourself with the location of vari-
ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref-
erence.
NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the
engine. See “Before Starting Engine” instructions in the
Operation
section of this manual before starting engine.
OPERATION
WARNING: The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower operation. We recommend
standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask over spectacles.
SAFETY SYSTEM TESTS
WARNING
Amputation Hazard
This snowthrower is equipped with several mechanical safety
systems designed to keep the operator safe while using the unit.
Check the operation of these systems regularly using the safety
system tests listed. If the unit fails to operate as described, DO NOT
operate it. See your authorized dealer for service immediately.
Test 1 – Auger/Impeller Control
With the engine running:
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Press down on the auger control lever. (The auger/impeller
should rotate.)
•
Release the auger control lever. (The auger/impeller should
stop within 5 seconds.)
Test 2 – Traction Drive Control
With the engine running and speed control in 1st gear:
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Press down on the traction control lever. (The unit should
move forward.)
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Release the traction control lever. (The unit should stop.)
Test 3 - Free Hand Control
With the engine running:
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Engage the auger and traction control levers, then release
the auger control lever. (Both controls should remain
engaged)
• Next, release the traction control lever. (Both controls should
release)
NOTICE: Do not throw snow toward a building as hidden ob-
jects could be thrown with sufficient force to cause dam-
age.
1. Start the engine. See
Start the Engine
in this section.
2. Rotate the chute rotation crank (
E
, Figure 2) to set the direc-
tion (left or right) of the discharge chute.
CAUTION: Before operating, make sure the area in
front of the snowthrower is clear of bystanders or
obstacles.
OPERATE THE SNOWTHROWER
CAUTION: Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may blow
exhaust gasses back towards the operator. If you notice
the smell of exhaust, change direction of operation.
7. Use the speed select lever (
A
) to select the forward drive
speed. Set the speed select lever to one of the following posi-
tions as determined by snow conditions:
1-2 Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3
Moderate
4-5 Very Light
6
Transport
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, maintained
full throttle and do not attempt to clear the full width of the
unit.
8. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (
C
).
9. To move the snowthrower backwards, move the speed select
lever into either first or second reverse position and engage
the traction control lever.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before mov-
ing the speed select lever.
3. Push the deflector control lever (
D
) forward or pull back to
control the angle of the chute deflector.
4. Fully press and hold the auger control lever (
B
) to engage the
auger rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will disen-
gage the auger - unless the Free-Hand™ control is activated.
5. Fully press and hold the traction/Free-Hand™ control lever (
C
)
to engage the traction drive and begin moving the snow-
thrower. To disengage the traction drive, completely release
the lever.
6. When BOTH levers are pressed, the Free-Hand™ control is
activated. This allows you to release the auger control lever to
use the other controls. The auger will continue to rotate until
the traction/Free-Hand™ control lever is released.
