General Operation, Checks Before Each START-UP

Controls & Operation

GENERAL OPERATION

CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP

1.Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure.

2.Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expan- sion. See your engine Owner’s Manual for fuel rec- ommendations.

3.Check the Auger Control (see A, Figure 4) for proper operation. If adjustment is required, see the Service section (pages 13-15) for procedures.

4.Check the Chute Direction Control (B, Figure 4) for proper operation. The discharge chute should rotate freely in both directions. See the Service section for adjustment procedures and troubleshooting.

5.Check the Chute Deflector (C, Figure 4) for proper operation. The deflector should pivot freely up and down. See the Service Section for procedures.

6.Position the chute at the desired starting direction and set the deflector at the desired angle.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce- dure to remove objects or clear the chute:

1.Release the Auger Control.

2.Shut off the engine.

3.Remove the Engine Key.

4.Wait for moving parts to stop.

5.Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute.

6.If servicing is needed, remove cover and dis- connect spark plug wire.

WARNING

For your safety, operation on slopes should be in an up and down direction only. If it becomes necessary to move across the face of a slope, use caution and do not blow snow. Be very careful when changing direction on a slope.

Proper winter footwear is recommended for the operator to help prevent slipping. Never attempt to clean snow from excessively steep slopes. The maximum slope for any operation is 17.7% (10º).

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank. Keep snowthrower and gasoline away from open flame or spark.