10
OPERATION
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from
material thrown from the discharge
chute. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, small children and pets
at all times including startup.
WARNING: If the discharge chute or
auger become clogged, shut-off engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Use a stick, NOT YOUR HANDS, to un-
clog the chute and/or auger.
The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
•
To change the discharge chute position, press down-
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. Always oper-
ate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full
throttle offers the best snow thrower performance.
The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your snow thrower or performing
any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety
glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how
to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
•
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
•
Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1.
Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
2.
Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE:
Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use
to start a warm engine.
•
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
FULL
OFF
SLOW
FAST
OPEN
OFF
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw
snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw
snow farther.
•
To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move
deflector to desired position and tighten knob securely.
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