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Self-Propelling the Snow
Blower
Lift the machine handle until the wheels are just off
the ground and the scraper and rotor blades touch
the ground. The machine will propel forward
(Figure 19).
Note
: By slightly varying lifting force on the handle,
you can control the forward speed of the machine. In
heavy snow, push forward on the handle if
necessary, but let the machine work at its own pace.
Do not lift the handle any more than necessary,
because the scraper will lift off the ground and snow
will escape behind the machine.
Preventing Freeze-up After Use
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Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice
and snow from the machine.
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Clean off any snow and ice from the base of
the chute.
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Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free
it from any ice buildup.
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With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the
recoil starter handle several times or connect
the electrical cord to a power source and the
machine and push the electric star t button once
to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric
starter from freezing up.
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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls
and moving parts may freeze. Do not use
excessive force when trying to operate frozen
controls. If you have difficulty operating any
control or part, start the engine and let it run for
a few minutes.
Operating Tips
The rotor blades can throw stones 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.
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Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.
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Overlap each pass to ensure complete snow
removal.
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Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Figure 19
