Section 4: Operation
Transporting the unit
DANGER | Snowthrowing Patterns |
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Release the auger drive control lever to disengage the auger drive whenever the unit is being transported to the work site.
The unit is extremely heavy. Have at least one other person help you when loading or unloading the unit into a truck or trailer. Use ramps when loading or unloading the unit onto a trailer or truck. Securely tie the unit to prevent shifting while in transit.
Snowthrowing tips
• | Remove snow as soon as possible |
| after a snowfall. |
• | Run the engine at full throttle (the “ ” |
DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS OR FEET TO DISLODGE SNOW FROM INSIDE THE AUGER HOUSING OR THE DISCHARGE CHUTE. ANY CONTACT WITH THE MOVING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND USE A LONG (AT LEAST 3' [100 CM) LONG] WOODEN STICK TO UNCLOG THESE AREAS.
Use pattern in Fig.
Use pattern in Fig.
position). |
• Spray silicone spray onto the inside of: |
the auger housing, the discharge |
chute, the deflector cap, and also on |
the augers to help prevent snow from |
sticking. (Do not spray silicone on |
rubber or plastic: damage will result). |
• Direct discharge downwind. |
• If a smooth area is being cleared: |
adjust the skid shoes so the scraper |
blade is approximately 1/8" (3mm) |
from the ground. |
• If a rough or gravel area is being |
cleared: adjust the skid shoes so the |
scraper blade clears the rough or |
gravel surface. |
• Use low travel speeds for safety and to |
prevent overloading the unit. |
WARNING
THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE UNIT WILL BE USED BEFORE THE FIRST SNOWFALL. REMOVE ALL DOORMATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND OTHER DEBRIS TO PREVENT INJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS.
As you turn, rotate the discharge chute so that the snow is always thrown in this direction.
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Fig.
The discharge chute stays the same direction except when turning. Snow is thrown to each side.
Fig.
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