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OPERATION

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13)

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.

•Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow.

•Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 13

USING THE CLEAN=OUT TOOL (See Fig. 14)

In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to dislodge this blockage.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain all controls are disengaged and the au= get/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac= cidental starting.

eRelease the auger control lever and shut off the engine.

eRemove the clean-out tool from it'smounting clip. Grasp the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.

After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean- out tool to it'smounting clip by pushing it into the clip.

•Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe di- rection (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine.

•Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- ing and the discharge chute.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CLEAN-OUT

TOOL

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of

the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.

•Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system.

•Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever.

Press downward on the speed control lever and move lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac- tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever when traction drive control lever is engaged. Damage to the snow thrower can result.

•Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing orocess.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 15

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 10)

Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction.

•To turn left - squeeze left side trigger.

•To turn right - squeeze right side trigger.

LH TURN RH TURN

TRIGGER TRIGGER

FIG, 14

12

FIG. 16

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917.881064 specifications

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