Traction Drive Lever (1) - Select the forward or reverse direction of travel.
Crank Assembly (2) - Changes the direction of the discharge chute.
Discharge Chute (3) - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.
Remote Chute Control Lever (17) - Control the distance the snow is thrown.
Auger Drive Lever (5) - Starts and stops the au- ger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing).
Speed Shift Lever (6) - Selects the speed of the snow thrower.
Height Adjust Skid (7) - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.
Ignition Key (8) - Must be inserted to start the en- gine.
Primer Button (9) - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor for fast starts in cold weather.
Electric Start Button (10) - On electric start mod- els, used to start the engine.
Switch Box (11) - On electric start models, used to attach a 120 volt electric power cord.
Recoil Starter Handle (12) - Use to manually start the engine.
Throttle Control (13) - Controls the speed of the engine.
Choke Control (14) - Use to start a cold engine.
Shear Bolts (19) - To protect the machine, spe- cial shear bolts are designed to break is an ob- ject becomes lodged in the auger housing. The use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection provided by the shear bolt.
Drift Cutters (18) - (if equipped) Cuts a path through snow higher than the auger housing.
How To Control
The Discharge Of The Snow
WARNING: Never direct the dis- charge of snow toward bystanders.
WARNING: Always stop the engine before unclogging the discharge chute or the auger housing and be-
fore leaving the snow thrower.
1.(Figure 2) Turn the crank assembly (2) to change the discharge direction of the snow.
2.(Figure 12) Push the remote chute lever (2) forward to discharge the snow high and far. Pull the remote chute lever (2) back to dis- charge the snow down.
How To Stop The Snow Thrower
1.(Figure 12) To stop discharging snow, re- lease the auger drive lever (5).
2.To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever (1).
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3.(Figure 2) To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever (13) to off and remove the ignition key (8).
How To Go Forward or Backward (Figure 12)
1.To change the ground speed, first release the traction drive lever (1) and then move the speed shift lever (6) to the desired speed.
2.Ground speed is determined by snow condi- tions. Select the speed by moving the speed shift lever (6) into the appropriate notch on the shift lever plate.
Speed 1, 2 | Wet, Heavy |
Speed 3 | Light |
Speed 4 | Very Light |
Speed 5, 6 | Transport only |
3.To go forward, engage the traction drive lever (1). Maintain a firm hold on the handle as the snow thrower starts to move forward. Guide the snow thrower by moving the han- dle either left or right. Do not attempt to push the snow thrower.
4.To go backward, release the tractor drive lever (1).
5.Move the speed shift lever (6) into either first or second reverse.
6.Engage the traction drive lever (1).
IMPORTANT: Do not move the speed shift lever (6) while the traction drive lever (1) is engaged.
How To Throw Snow (Figure 12)
1.Engage the auger drive lever (5).
2.To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever (5).
WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower. We rec- ommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety mask over your glasses.
How To Use The Wheel Lockout Pin (Figure 13)
1.The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin (1). This unit was shipped with this klick pin (1) through the wheel hole in the locked position (2).
2.For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, change the klick pin (1) to an unlocked position (3).
3.Disconnect the klick pin (1) from the wheel locked position (2). Push the klick pin (1) through the unlocked axle hole only. The unit is now in the single wheel drive unlocked position (3).
Before Starting The Engine
1.Before you service or start the engine, famil- iarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the function and loca- tion of all controls.
2.Check the tension of the clutch cable before starting the engine. See “How To Adjust The Clutch Cable” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
3.Make sure that all fasteners are tight.
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4.Make sure the height adjust skids are proper- ly adjusted. See “How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
5.Check the air pressure in the tires. The cor- rect air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to 17 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maximum amount of air pressure shown on the side of the tire.
How To Stop The Engine (Figure 2)
To stop the engine, move the throttle control
(3)to the stop position and remove the ignition key (8). Keep the ignition key (8) in a safe place. The engine will not start without the igni- tion key (8).
How To Start The Engine (Figure 2)
Models equipped with an Electric Starter
NOTE: An electric starter kit can be added to recoil start engines. Electric starter kits are available from your nearest authorized ser- vice center.
WARNING: The starter is equipped with a three- wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on
120 volt A.C. household current. The power cord must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which can injure the operator. Carefully fol- low all instructions in the “How To Start The Engine” section. Make sure that your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house wire system is not a
three- wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded but a three- hole grounded receptacle is not available to start the engine, have a three- hole grounded re- ceptacle installed by a licensed electrician. To connect a 120 volt A.C. power cord, al- ways connect the power cord to the switch box (11) on the engine first. Then, plug the other end into the three- hole grounded re- ceptacle. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three- hole grounded receptacle first.
How To Start A Cold Engine (Figure 2)
1.Check the engine oil.
2.Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded petrol. See “How To Prepare The Engine”.
3.Make sure the traction drive lever (1) and the auger drive lever (5) are in the disen- gaged (released) position.
4.Move the throttle control (13) to the fast position.
5.Insert the ignition key (8) into the ignition slot. Make sure the ignition key (8) snaps into place. Do not turn the ignition key (8). Remove the extra ignition key and keep in a safe place.
6.Move the choke control (14) to the full choke position.
7.(Electric Start) Connect the power cord to the switch box (11) located on the engine.
8.(Electric Start) Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 VOLT, A.C. receptacle. (See the WARNING in this section).
