HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW
THROWER
•Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids (see second figure on page 5) on the outside of the auger housing. To adjust the skid height for different conditions, (see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on page 17).
,/ CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new snow thrower, toensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this
quality product, please review the following checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ The discharge chute rotates freely.
/No remaining loose parts in carton.
While learning how to use your snow thrower, pay extra attention to the following
important items: i
,// Engine oil is at proper level.
,/,/ Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
,/,/ Become familiar with all
Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the auger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing).
Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse.
Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the speed of snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse).
Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.
Discharge Chute - Changes the direction the snow is thrown.
Height Adjust Skids - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.
Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the engine.
Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine manually.
Choke Control - Used to start a cold en- gine.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold
weather.
Throttle Control - Controls the engine speed.
Electric Starter Button - Used to startthe engine using the 120 V electric starter. Shear Bolt - Shear bolts are designed to break (to protect the machine) if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection provided by the shear bolt.
Toolbox- Spare shear pins and spacers 0 located in toolbox.
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