Stopping Snow Thrower, Before Starting Engine

Shift Lever

	The shift lever is located in the center	6
	of the handle panel and is used to	5
	determine ground speed and	4
	direction of travel. It can be moved	3
	into any of eight positions.	3
	into any of eight positions.	2
		2
	IMPORTANT: Always release traction	F 1
	the control before changing speeds.

	Forward: The snow thrower has six	R R1
	forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)	R R1
	forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)
	is the slowest and position six (6) is	R2
	the fastest.	R2
	the fastest.
	Reverse: The snow thrower has two
	reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower
	of the two.

Discharge Chute

The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance.

Skid Shoe

The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe. Adjust it accordingly.

Stopping 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 throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not turn key.

Before Starting Engine

Fill Gas

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable; use caution 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

Chute Crank

The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower. Use it to change the direction in which snow is thrown. Avoid targetting persons, animals or cars and buildings.

CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT

COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT

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 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space

Chute Distance Control

The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute distance control forward to decrease the distance and toward the rear to increase the distance.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged discharge chute. Refer to page 16 for instructions on how to properly use it.

WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles.

•Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls.

for expansion of fuel.

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.

•A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cap before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.

•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 25 of this manual.

CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an