OPERATION
CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
DANGER: Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never clear or unclog discharge chute with your hands, or while engine is running. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
•SHUT OFF THE ENGINE!
•Wait 10 seconds to be sure that the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
•Always use a
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OPERATING TIPS
1.Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when snow is removed immediately after it falls.
2.For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each swath previously taken.
3.Snow should be discharged downwind whenever possible.
4.For normal usage, set the skids 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the scraper bar. For extremely
5.On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, the skids should be set at
6.After the snowthrowing job has been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, to melt snow and ice accumulated on the engine.
7.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
8.Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
9.Before starting snow thrower, always inspect augers and impeller for ice accumulation and/or debris, which could result in snow thrower damage.
10.Check oil level before every start. Make sure the oil is at the FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick.
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