Operating Controls
(See Figure 17.)
Chute Crank
The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:
turn clockwise to discharge to the left;
turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch
The ignition key must be inserted into the switch for the unit to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
Left And Right Turn Trigger
The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right, squeeze the left turn trigger when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. It may be moved into one of eight positions:
a.Forward— one of six speeds; position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
b.
faster.
Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. Do not shift to different speed while the unit is moving.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control against the handle to engage the augers; release to disengage the augers. (Traction drive control must also be released.)
Traction Drive Control
The traction drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive control to engage the wheel drive; release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so that you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged with the traction drive control engaged, you can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive. (Auger control must also be released).
Chute Distance Control
The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute distance control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase the distance.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
•To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever of the snow thrower.
•To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever.
•To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not turn key.
Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau- tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
•Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.
•Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.
•At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. See storage instructions on of this manual.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or meth- anol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
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