•Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystopped rotatingandshowsNOsignsofmotion.
IMPORTANT:IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,
immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshut
offtheengineWaitforALLmovingpartstostopbefore.
•Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosenthehexjam
nutontheaugercontrolcable"Z"fitting.
•Rotatethecouplingendofthecable counterclockwisetoprovidemoreslack.
•Retightenthehexjamnut.SeeFigure7.
•RepeatAugerControlTesttoverifyproper adjustmenthasbeenachieved.
Auger
Control_
few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
DriftCutters Equipped)
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions.
On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 8.
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability.
Snow Thrower Model | Drift Cutter Kit |
All models |
Jam
Auger
Figure 7
The
•Release both the Auger Control and the Drive/ Auger Control Lock.
•Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position.
•Remove the
•Use the
snow and ice from the chute assembly or
,_ WARNING: Never use your hands to clean auger housing. Use the
stick to unclog.
•Refasten the
•While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a
Drift
=ge
& Hex Nuts
Figure 8
OperatingTips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
and the surrounding areas may exceed WARNING: The temperature of the muffler 150°F. Avoid these areas.
•For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•Slightly overlap each previous path.
•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for
•Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To Stop Engine section to prevent possible
•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
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