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Auger Control

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The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock

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The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en- gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.

IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.

Two-Way Chute Control™ (optional)

This two-way control lever is meant to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward to adjust the distance snow will be thrown.

•To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.

Chute Directional Control (optional)

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.

1.Release both the auger control and the drive/auger control lock.

2.Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position.

3.Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.

4.Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.

5.Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.

6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.

WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See “Making Adjustment” Section.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.

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Operating

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WARNING

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while performing any adjust- ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting engine or operating snow thrower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower.