Four- Way Chute Control™
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Shift Lever | 6 |
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The shift lever is located in the center |
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of the handle panel and is used to |
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determine ground speed and direction | 4 |
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of travel. It can be moved into any of | 3 |
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eight positions. | 2 |
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IMPORTANT: Always release drive | F 1 |
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control before changing speeds. |
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Forward: Your snow thrower has six | R R1 |
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forward (F) speeds, with position | R2 |
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number one (1) being the slowest |
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speed. |
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Reverse: Your snow thrower has two |
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reverse (R) speeds, with position |
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number one (1) being the slower speed. |
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Headlight |
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The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Clean-Out Tool
The
WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.Use the
Wheel Steering Control
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right
control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.
Skid Shoe
The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe level. Adjust it accordingly. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 7.
Before Starting Engine
Oil
The engine was shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil level before each operation to ensure adequate oil in the engine. Refer to instructions on page 13.
Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable; use caution when handling or storing it.
WARNING: Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.
WARNING: Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
1.Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.
2.Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
3.A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening to protect the tank during manufacturing. Remove and discard. Use the threaded fuel tank cap to close after
4.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling
5.Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.
6.Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/2" from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.
7.Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
8.At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. See
To Start Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.
Electric Starter
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly Instructions.
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