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OPERATION

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever

located on the right side handle•

• Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the

auger and throw snow.

• Release the auger controllever to stopthrowing snow.

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 15

USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 16)

In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-

come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out toolto

dislodge this blockage.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain all controls are disengaged and the

auger/impeller and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and

keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-

vent accidental starting.

• Release the auger control lever and shut offthe engine.

• Remove the clean-out toot from it's mounting clip. Grasp

the tool firrnlyby the handle and push and twist the tool

into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.

After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean-

out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.

• Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe di-

rection (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects

are in the direction of discharge) before restarting the

engine.

• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control

lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-

ing and the discharge chute.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CLEAN-OUT_

TOOL

MOUNTING

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 17)

SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of

the snow thrower, iscontrolled bythe traction drive control

lever located on the left side handle.

• Squeeze tractiondrive control lever to handle to engage

the drive system.

• Release traction drivecontrol lever to stop theforward

or reverse movement of the snow thrower•

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed

control lever.

Press downward on the speed control lever and move

lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac-

tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and

locks into desired position.

CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever |

when traction drive control lever is engaged.

Damage to the snow thrower can result.

• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds

are for lightsnow and transporting the snowthrower. It

isrecommended that you use a slower speed untilyou

are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control tevers

are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the

auger control lever in the engaged position.This will allow

you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust

thedischarge chute direction without interruptingthe snow

throwing process.

TRACTION DRIVE F/_

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 17

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 18)

Steeringtriggersareusedtoassistinsteeringyoursnowthmw-

er. The triggersare locatedonthe undemideofeach handle.

When atrigger issqueezed, itdisengages the ddvewheel on

thatsideof snowthrowerand allowsittoturn inthatdirection.

• To turn left- squeeze left side trigger.

• To turn right- squeeze right side trigger•

LH TURN RH TURN

TRIGGER TRIGGER

FIG. 16 12 FIG. 18

1 ... 11 12 13 ... 40

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