Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute - Briggs & Stratton 1696509 Manuel De L'opérateur

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Snowthrower Safety Test
DANGER
This snowthrower is capable of amputating
hands and feet, and throwing objects. Hand
contact with the rotating auger inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowthrowers.
• Read and observe all the safety instructions in this
manual. Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
• Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your hands.
Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputa-
tion or severe laceration will result.
• Always use a clean-out tool to clear or unclog the dis-
charge chute.
1. Start the snowthrower and engage the auger control (C,
Figure 4, Figure 5) for several seconds.
2. Release the auger control.
3. The auger must stop within 5 seconds after the auger control
C
is released. If it does not:
a.
b.
Discharge Chute and Deflector
Chute Rotation - Handle Mount (if equipped)
1. Squeeze and hold the button on the chute control handle (A,
Figure 4).
2. Push the handle forward or pull it rearward to rotate the chute.
3. Release the button to lock the chute in the desired position.
NOTICE: Do not use excessive force when trying to operate
the control.
Chute Rotation - Chute Mount (if equipped)
1. Grasp the chute control handle at the base of the chute (A,
Figure 5).
2. Turn the handle left or right to rotate the chute. A tension plate
holds the chute in the desired position.
NOTICE: Do not use the chute control handle to lift the
Figure 5
snowthrower.
Deflector Adjustment
1. Squeeze and hold the button on the deflector control handle
(B, Figure 4), or loosen the wing knob (B, Figure 5).
2. Move the control handle up or down to adjust the snow
discharge height and distance.
3. Release the button to lock the deflector in the desired
position, or tighten the wing knob.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

1. STOP THE ENGINE!
2. Ensure that the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3. Use a clean-out tool to remove snow from the discharge
chute. Never clear a clogged discharge chute with your
hands!
Adjust the control cable.
If the auger still does not stop within 5 seconds, see an
Authorized Dealer.
DANGER
Discharge chute contains rotating impeller
to throw snow. Never clear or unclog the
discharge chute with your hands. Fingers can
quickly become caught in the impeller. Always
use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
will result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
Operation
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