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OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe 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.
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 clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage.
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.
OFFFULL
AUGER | FIG. 11 | |||||
• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. | TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 12 & 13) | |||||
ENGINE |
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WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- | ||||||
1. Move throttle control to “STOP” position. | ||||||
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2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent | severe injury from contact, or from ma- | |||||
unauthorized use. | terial thrown from the discharge chute. | |||||
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine. | Keep the area of operation clear of all | |||||
persons, small children and pets at all | ||||||
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TO USE FUEL | times including startup. | |||||
The fuel |
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the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel | WARNING: If the discharge chute or au- | |||||
ger become clogged, | ||||||
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| The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled | |||
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| • To change the discharge chute position, press down- | |||
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| ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever | |||
OPEN |
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| left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure | |||
| lever springs back and locks into desired position. | |||||
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CONTROL LEVER | ||||||
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10) | ||||||
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The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate |
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the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle |
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offers the best snow thrower performance. |
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| The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the |
| position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to | |
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| throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to |
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| throw snow farther. |
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| • To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move de- |
FIG. 10 | 9 | flector to desired position and tighten knob securely. |