Sears 536.9183 owner manual Snow Thrower Operation, Before Starting Engine

@Chute Control Rod - Used to change direction of snow

discharge. Turn handle counterclockwise to turn chute

to left. Turn handle clockwise to turn chute to Hght. All snow can be discharged to one side by changing chute direction when changing direction of travel.

@Choke Lever - Set choke lever to FULL CHOKE position to start engine.

@Primer Button - Used to inject fuel directly into carbure- tor manifold to insure fast starts.

8 Ignition Switch - Switch must be turned to ON position to start engine and turned to OFF position to stop engine.

•Starter Handle - This unit is equipped with a recoil starter.

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IGNITION SWITCH 1( .I -" CHUTE CONTROL ROD

SNOW THROWER OPERATION

The most effective use of the snow thrower wilt be

establishsd by experience, taking into consideration the

terrain, wind conditions and the depth and weight of the snow. It is the wind conditions and building location which will determine the direction of the discharge chute. Since the

wind will tend to blow the discharged snow back into the

cleared area, it wilt be necessary to change the chute direction to offset this condition. NOTE: Do not throw snow

towards a building as hidden objects could be thrown with

sufficient force to cause damage.

To engage the self-propeINng drive mechanism, proceed as follows:

1.Start the engine as described in paragraph To Start Engine.

2.Using the chute control rod (figure 9), position the discharge chute so as to discharge the snow with the wind.

3.Select proper speed for snow conditions as outlined below and set wheel drive control lever to desired position.

A. Number 1 position is for extra deep, wet, heavy

SROW,

B. Number 2 position is for deep, wet, heavy snow. Experience will help make choice between position 1 and 2.

C. Number 3 position is for light fluffy snow.

D. Number 4 position is mainly for transporting unit over bare or plowed areas, but may be used for very light snow.

E. Number 5 position is for transporting unit over bare or plowed areas.

4.Set the impeller/auger control lever to the ON position.

5.Press the power clutch lever to begin impeller/auger rotation and forward motion. As the unit starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the bandies and guide the snow thrower along the cutting path. Do not attempt to push the

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6.To disengage the drive mechanism: Release the power clutch lever. Set the wheel drive control lever to the

NEUTRAL position. Set the impeller/auger drive control lever to the OFF position.

A DANGER

Do not attempt to remove any item that may

become lodged in auger without taking the

following precautions"

1, Move impeller/auger drive control lever to OFF position.

2.Move wheel drive control lever to NEUTRAL position.

3.Move throttle lever to STOP position.

4.Turn key to OFF position.

5.Remove spark plug.

6.Do not place your hands in the auger or

discharge chute. Use a pry bar. The engine

compression could cause the auger to rotate sharply when lodged item is removed, if above precautions are not followed.

7.To move unit backwards: Place wheel drive control lever in REVERSE position and press the power clutch lever.

To stop backward motion: Release pressure from power clutch lever. Return wheel drive control lever to NEUTRAL

position.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

A can of high quality 5W-20 motor oil is supplied with your unit.

1.Remove the oil cap and dipstick (figure 10) and fill

crankcase to the FULL line on dipstick (approximately 1V2 pints),

2.Replace the oil cap and dipstick and tighten securely.

3.Always check oif level before starting the engine and

after each five hours of continuous use. Add oil as required. Do not overfill.

OIL FILL CAP

& DIPSTICK

DANGER A

The moment the wheel drive control lever is set in a position other than NEUTRAL and the power clutch lever on the right hand grip is pressed, the snow thrower will move forward.

IGER

GEAR CASE OIL FILL PLUG

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