OPERATION
3. Press the chute deflector switch (B) to the UP/DOWN position
to control the angle of the chute deflector. See Discharge
Chute and Deflector
in this section.
4.
Fully press and hold the auger control lever (C) to engage
auger rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will
disengage the auger - unless the Free-Hand
TM
control has
been activated.
5.
Fully press and hold the traction and Free-Hand
TM
control
lever (D) to engage the traction drive and begin moving the
snowthrower. To disengage the traction drive, completely
release the lever.
6. When BOTH levers are pressed, the Free-Hand
TM
control is
activated. This allows you to release the auger control lever to
use the other controls. The auger will continue to rotate until
the traction/Free-Hand
TM
control lever is released.
NOTE: Always release the traction
control lever before
moving the speed select lever.
7. Use the speed select lever (E) to select the forward drive
speed. Set the speed select lever to one of the following
positions as determined by snow conditions:
1-2
Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3
Moderate
4-5
Very Light
6
Transport
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, full throttle
be
maintained
and no attempt
be made to clear the full width
of the unit.
8. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (D).
9. To move the snowthrower backwards, move the speed select
lever into either first or second reverse position and engage
the traction control lever.
STOP THE SNOWTHROWER
1. Release the auger control lever (C, Figure 4).
2. Release the traction control lever (D).
3. Push the ON/OFF switch (A, Figure 12), if equipped, to the
OFF position and pull out the safety key (B).
_
ARNING:
Read Operator's
Manual
before
operating
machine.
This
machine
can be dangerous
if used
carelessly.
,
Never operate
the snowthrower
without
all guards,
covers,
and shields
in place.
,
Never direct
discharge
towards
windows
or allow
bystanders
near machine
while
engine
is running.
, Stop
the engine
whenever
leaving
the operating
position.
,
Disconnect
spark
plug before
unclogging
the impeller
housing
or the discharge
chute
and before
making
repairs
or adjustments.
, When
leaving
the machine,
remove
the safety
key. To
reduce
the risk of fire, keep the machine
clean and free
from
spilled gas, oil, and debris,
_
ARNING:
Never
run engine
indoors or in an
enclosed,
poorly
ventilated
area. Engine
exhaust
contains
CARBON
MONOXIDE,
an ODORLESS
and
DEADLY
GAS.
,
Keep hands,
feet,
hair, and loose
clothing
away from
any
moving
parts
on engine
and snowthrower.
, Temperature
of muffler
and nearby areas
can exceed
150°F
(66°C).
Avoid
these
areas.
,
DO NOT allow
children
or young
teenagers
to operate
or
be near snowthrower
while
it is operating.
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