Table of Contents

CONTENTS:

 

Safety Rules & Information

 

General

2

Training

4

Preparation

4

Operation

4

Children

5

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

5

Service, Maintenance and Storage

5

Emissions

5

Decals

7

Safety Icons

8

Identification Numbers

9

Features, Controls & Operation

 

Control Locations

10

General Operation

 

Checks Before Each Start-Up

12

Starting Controls

13

Starting the Engine

14

Stopping the Engine

15

Operating The Snowthrower

16

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

16

Ground Speed Selector

16

Engine Speed

16

Deflector

17

Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes

17

Easy-Turn and Traction Drive Lock

18

After Each Use

19

Storage

19

Regular Maintenance

 

Maintenance Schedule

20

Checking Tire Pressure

20

Auger Gear Case Lubrication

20

Lubrication

21

Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage

22

Lubricate Auger Shaft Assembly

22

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

 

Troubleshooting

23

Speed Selector Adjustment

25

Auger Drive Tension

25

Traction Drive Tension

26

Manual Discharge Chute Adjustment

27

Electric Discharge Chute Adjustment

27

Easy Turn Cable Adjustment

28

Shear Pin Replacement

28

Belt Replacement

29

Specifications

31

Parts & Accessories

32

WARNING

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your snowthrower.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and /or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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