Operation
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
1.Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.
2.Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed.
3.Fully press and hold the auger control (C, Figure 5) on the
4.Fully press and hold the traction drive control lever (B, Figure 5) on the
(B)will lock the auger control (C) in the engaged
position. Releasing the drive control (B) will release the auger control (C).
5.Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using the speed selector (A, Figure 5). Release the drive control lever whenever changing drive speeds.
NOTE: After 5 - 10 hours of use, it may be necessary to adjust the tension on the traction drive cable. See "Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment"in the Service Section for the adjustment procedure.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. DO NOT use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute:
1.Stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3.Always use the
GROUND SPEED SELECTOR
Use the speed selector (A, Figure 5) to control the drive speed of the snowthrower. There are five forward speeds and two reverse speeds.
Use the lower speeds to blow deep or wet snow. Use the higher speeds to blow light snow or to drive the snow- thrower without blowing snow.
To change speeds, first release the traction drive control lever (B, Figure 5), then move the speed selector to the desired speed setting. Fully press the traction drive con- trol lever to resume operation.
Figure 5. Operator's Control Position
A. | Speed | Selector | C. Auger | Control |
B. | Drive | Control | D. Chute | Direction Control |
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