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Skid Shoes Warning! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all

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to operating the snow thrower.

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

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“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It loose gravel,andcausingthrowpersloosenalgravel,injurycausingordamageperstonaltheinjurysnow or

should NOT be tight.

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2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. property.

• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid Refer to Starting the Engine on page 12. Make sure the

• shoesFor closehighersnowonremovalthe augeronhousingasmooth. surface, raise skid throttle is set in the FAST position.

shoes higher on the auger housing.

• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared 3. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow

• isUseuneven,a middlesuchoraslowera gravelpositiondrivewaywhen the area to be cleared thrower), engage the auger.

is uneven, such as a gravel driveway

NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel

4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten NOTE:surface,Ifkeepyouchoosethe skidtoshoopesratein positionthe snowforthrowermaximumon aclegravelrance

(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this betwesurface,nkeepthe groundtheskidandshoestheinshavepositionplatefor. maximum clearance

several times.

between the ground and the shave plate. To adjust the skid shoes:

5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and To adjust the skid shoes:

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Auger Control

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Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

1.When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

2.In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 132. Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.

3.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger.

4.Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

5.With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

6.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

7.To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-119. .

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3.Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

Retighten nuts and bolts securely.3.

7.To readjust the controlFigurecable,3loosen-9the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9.

8.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

9.Retighten the upper hex nut.

10.Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.

Figure 3-11

8.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

9.Retighten the upper hex nut.

10.Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up