OPERATI
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result insevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
Release the auger control lever to stop th rowing snow.
ENGINE
1.Move ON / OFF switch to "OFF" position.
2.Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke, turn knob counterclockwise. Slowly turn knob clockwise to disengage.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 12)
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex=
&severe injury from contact, or from ma= terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.
WARNING: if the discharge chute or
&auger become clogged, shut=off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use
the clean=out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger.posed rotating parts, which can cause
The DIRECTION inwhich snow isto be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever.
•Tochange the discharge chute position, press downward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw snow farther.
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROLLEVER
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CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROLLEVER
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
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