OPERATION
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 18)
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. 18
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk, place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property damage or damage to the snow thrower.
•If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1.Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov- ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
HIGH POSITION | HEX |
(LOW GROUND | |
CLEARANCE) | NUTS |
| AUGER |
| HOUSING |
LOW POSITION | SCRAPER |
(HIGH GROUND | BAR |
CLEARANCE) | SKID PLATE |
|
FIG. 19
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 19)
After considerable use it may become worn. Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 20)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower.
•Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
•When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
STORAGE | DRIFT |
POSITION | CUTTER |
ADJUST-
MENT NUTS
FIG. 20
TO TRANSPORT
NOTE: Use steer levers to freewheel for pushing or towing.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil.
1.Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
•To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 21)
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
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