Controls & Operation

GENERAL OPERATION

CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP

1.Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure.

2.Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expan- sion. See your engine owner’s manual for fuel recom- mendations.

3.Check the auger control (see A, Figure 4) for proper operation. If adjustment is required, see the service section (pages 13-15) for procedures.

4.Check the chute direction control (B, Figure 4) for proper operation. The discharge chute should rotate freely in both directions. See the service section for adjustment procedures and troubleshooting.

5.Check the chute deflector (C, Figure 4) for proper operation. The deflector should pivot freely up and down. See the service section for procedures.

6.Position the chute at the desired starting direction and set the deflector at the desired angle.

7.Make sure the clean-out tool is mounted in the stor- age position on the snow thrower.

DANGER

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and

DEADLY GAS.

DANGER

DO NOT clean out discharge chute with hands. Contact with moving parts in the chute will cause serious injury. Use clean-out tool provided with machine.

WARNING

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

Clearing The Discharge Chute

To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If the auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute:

1.Release the auger control.

2.Shut off the engine.

3.Remove the key.

4.Wait for all moving parts to stop.

5.Use the clean-out tool to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute.

6.If servicing is needed, remove cover and disconnect spark plug wire.

Discharge Chute Adjustment

Release the auger control and make sure the auger has STOPPED before rotating the discharge chute or adjusting the deflector. DO NOT place hands near the auger while the engine is running.

Thrown Objects

Objects can be thrown by the snowthrower while it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep people and pets away from the area.

Slope Operation

For your safety, operation on slopes should be in an up and down direction only. If it becomes necessary to move across the face of a slope, use caution and do not activate the auger. Be very careful when changing direction on a slope.

Proper winter footwear is recommended for the operator to help prevent slipping. Never attempt to clean snow from slopes. The maximum slope for any operation is 17.7% (10º).

Do not use the snowthrower on surfaces above ground level such as the roof of a building.

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5201m, 5201e specifications

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