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 disen- gages 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 |
|
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 19)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. 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 (See Fig. 21)
When pushing or towing your snowthrower, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control into FREEWHEEL position. Freewheel control is located at the rear of snowthrower.
•Pull freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position.
•To reengage transmission, push control back in.
FREEWHEEL POSITION | TRANSMISSION ENGAGED |
FIG. 21
FIG. 19 | 12 |
