Briggs & Stratton Operation, Before Operating the Snowthrower, Operating the Snowthrower, DANGER, DANGER, WARNING, WARNING, or death, poison gas, instructions:

Operation
								DANGER
Before Operating the Snowthrower
					Toxic fume hazard
	WARNING				Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
Read the operator's manual before operating the machine.					poison gas.
This machine can be dangerous if used carelessly.					Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting,
• Never operate the snowthrower without all guards, covers,					or death.
	and shields in place.					• Start and run the engine outdoors.
• Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating position.						• Do not start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if
• Remove the key before unclogging the impeller housing							doors and windows are open.
	or discharge chute, and before making repairs or
	adjustments.							WARNING
• When leaving the machine, remove the key.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the machine clean and free					Thrown objects hazard
	from spilled fuel, oil, and debris.				This machine is capable of throwing objects that could injure
• On electric start models, disconnect the extension cord					bystanders, or cause damage to buildings.
	before operating.				Be sure the operating area is clear of bystanders. Never direct
• Be sure to check the engine oil level before starting the					the discharge toward anyone, or toward buildings or cars.
		Reproduction
	engine. See the engine operator's manual for oil		for
	recommendations.			1.			Sta t the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's manual
								engine inf rmati .
Operating the Snowthrower				2.			R tate he chu e r tati n crank (C or D, Figure 3) or use the
							chute ro a n sw tch (E) to set the direction of the discharge
	DANGER						chute.
				3.			Models with manual defector adjustment: Loosen the
Amputation hazard							wingn t securing the chute deflector (I). Raise the deflector
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw							to throw snow further. Set the defector to the desired position
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught in the impeller.							and tighten the wingnut.
Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your							Models with in-dash deflector control lever: Use the
hands. Always use a clean-out tool.							deflector control lever (H) to move the deflector up or down.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in							Raise the deflector to throw snow further.
traumatic amputation or severe laceration.							Models with electric deflector control: Use the deflector
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge							control switch (J) to move the deflector up or down. Raise
chute is the most common cause of injury associat with				4.			the deflector to throw snow further.
snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out the discharge							Use the speed select lever (B) to select the forward or
chute.							reverse drive speed. Use lower speeds when clearing wet,
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow these							heavy snow. Use higher speeds for light snow or
							transporting.
instructions:
1. Shut OFF the engine.					NOTE: Always set engine speed to FAST (full throttle).
2.	Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have			5.			Fully press the auger control lever (A) to engage the auger.
	stopped rotating.
							Release the lever to stop the auger.
3.	Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
				6.			Fully press and hold the traction control lever / Free Hand
							control (F/G) to engage the traction drive and begin moving
							the snowthrower. To stop, release the lever.
					NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before changing
					speeds.
				7.			On models equipped with Free Hand controls, when both
							the auger (A) and traction control levers (F) are pressed, the
							Free Hand control is activated. This allows you to release
							the auger control lever (A) to use other controls. The auger
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