Chute Directional Control

1.Remove the plastic cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Fig. 3-4.

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housingclipwithfroma themouentingdof clipthe chuteanda cabledirectiontie atl thecontrolfactory.See.CutFig. 4. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable the cable3-4.tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-6.

guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-5.

Chute Clean-out Tool

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Figure 3-4

2.Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment on Page 16.

Set-Up

Shear Pins

A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. See Fig. 3-5 Store them in a safe place until needed..

Figure 3-5

Figure 3-6

Figure 3-6

2Tire. PressureIn ert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be

both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment on Page 16.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine Setmay-notUptravel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear

unevenly.

Shear Pins

Fuel Recommendations

A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins

Useare includedautomotivewithgasolineyour snow(unleadedthroweror.SeelowtoreFigleadedthem.3-5inStoreyourminimizethemsnowin a combustionsafethrower’splacedashuntilchamberpanelneededuntil..eposits)neededwith.Seea mFinimumg.3-5 S.of 87 octane.

Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

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Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or

dirty1.The chutegasolineRemoveclean.theAvoid-outplastictoolgettingcapsfasteneddirt,(if presendust,to theor), flatwatertopwasherofinthetheandaugerfuelhairpintank.

DO NOT use E85 gasol e.

 

housingclipwithfroma themounte dinofg clipthe chuteanda cabledirectiontie at thecontrolfactory.See.CutFig.

 

 

Chute Clean-out Tool

the cable3-4.tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-6.

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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.

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Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where

In ert he end f the chute directional con rol into the

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the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.

 

low r bracket and s cure with the flat wa her and hairpin

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in

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clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be

Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the

both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment on Page 16. tank cap is closed properly and securely.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine Set• -UpBe careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear

fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the unevenly.

ShearareaPinsis dry before starting the engine.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

•A pairAvoidof replacementrepeated oraugerprolongedshear pinscontactand bowwith tieskincotteror pins are includedbreathingWarning!withofyourvaporsnow. Usethrowextreme. SeecareFigwhen. 3-5 Storehandlingthem in a

safegasolineplace. Gasolineunti edis extremelyd. flammable and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Figure 3-7

hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other Thesourceshuteof cleanignition-out. tool is fastened to the top of the auger

housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-6.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up