5.Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1.With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
2.Squeeze the auger clutch grip and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3.Squeeze the drive clutch grip and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
4.NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive clutch.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
TIRE CHAINS (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and surrounding areas may exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid these areas.
1.For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
2.Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath.
3.Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for
4.Be certain to follow the precautions listed under ‘‘To Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible
5.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Refer to label in Figure 1 in safety section.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow is thrown. See Figure 20.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand knob. Pivot the top of the chute assembly to position desired. Retighten the hand knob.
Hand Knob
Figure 20
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment section of Assembly Instructions.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the shift rod, separate the shift rod and fer- rule from the shift lever by removing the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule underneath the han- dle panel. Refer to Figure 12. Adjust as specified in the Assembly Instructions.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com- pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information.
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