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OPERATOR SAFETY
Oil
Fuel Forward
On Off Neutral
Choke Off Reverse
Choke On
Stop Electric Start -
Engage (Down) &
Disengage (Up)
Slow Engine - Run
Fast STOP Engine - Stop
Traction Control -
Engage (Down) Auger Control -
Engage (Down)
Auger Clutch Chute Deflector
(Up and Down)
Discharge Chute
(Left and Right) Heated Hand Grips
(High and Low)
Control Symbols on Equipment
12
F
Free-HandTM Control
Easy-TurnTM Traction Control
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow
thrower.
• Make sure you are properly trained before operating the snow thrower.
•Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow anyone to operate the snow thrower without proper instruction.
• Always follow the instructions in the operator’s manual, if the snow thrower
will be stored for an extende d period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
• Never attempt to make major repairs on the snow thrower unless you have
been properly trained. Improper servicing of the snow thrower can result
in hazardous operation, equipment damage, and voiding of the product
warranty.
DANGER
Read, understand, and follow all the instructions on the
snow thrower and in the operator’s manual before operating
this unit.
Failure to observe the safet y instructions in this manual will
result in death or serious injury.
Read the Manual
TO SAFELY 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 use your hands to clean out the discharge chute.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
DANGER
Discharge chute contains rotating impeller to throw snow.
Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your hands.
Fingers can quickly become caught in the impeller. Always
use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in
traumatic amputation or severe laceration.
Discharge Chute
NOTE: Not all control symbols shown on this page will appear
on your snow thrower. See FEATURES AND CONTROLS section
for the applicable symbols.