OPERATION
CHOKE
CONTROL
IGNITIONRECOIL
KEYSTARTER
THRO'rrLE CONTROL
FIG. 8
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-
LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
•RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION DRIVE LEVERS.
•MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI- TION.
•REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
•DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
•DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A PRY BAR.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing snow, adjust ground speed, never the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing, or wet snow. If the wheels, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times.
•Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls.
•For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each path previously taken.
•The snow shouldbe discharged down wind whenever possible.
For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely
On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1- 1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service & Adjustments section of this manual). Stones and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.
•Ifthe front of the snow thrower has a tendency to raise. reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system.
•After the snow blowing job has been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use. Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
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