Starting and Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow
thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Engage Drive
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
1.
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds
until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the
snowthrower.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or
direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and
bringing the snowthrower to a complete stop. Doing so will
result in premature wear to the snowthrower’s drive system.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
2.
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the
1.
left hand auger control against the left handle. Release to
stop augers.
While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive
2.
control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while
the drive is engaged.
NOTE: This drive lever also locks auger control so you can turn
the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing
process.
Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should
3.
keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is
released.
Release the drive control to stop both the augers and
4.
the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be
released.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The
engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating
temperature.
WARNING:
The temperature of the muffler and the
surrounding areas may exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid
these areas.
If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls.
1.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
2.
Slightly overlap each previous path.
3.
Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the shave plate for normal
4.
usage. Adjust them upward for hard-packed snow and
downward when using on gravel or crushed rock.
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins
and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice
jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If
the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.
See Fig. 5-1.
cAutIoN:
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with
anything other than OEM Part No. 738-04155.
replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to
do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s
warranty.
WARNING!
Always turn off the snow thrower’s
engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear
pins.
Fig. 5-1
Operation
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