OP
The operation ofany snow thrower canresult
inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes, which
canresultinsevere eyedamage. Always wear
safetyglassesoreye shields whileoperating
yoursnowthrower orperformingany adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommendstandard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before addingfuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
• Releasetractiondrivecontrolleverto stop the forward
or reverse movementofthe snowthrower.
AUGER
• Releasethe auger controlleverto stop throwingsnow.
ENGINE
1. Move throttlecontrolto "STOP" position.
2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorizeduse.
NOTE: Never use choketo stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11)
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine.Always operatethe snow throwerwiththe fuel
shut-off valve inthe OPEN position.
OFF
FIG. 11
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)
The throttlecontrolislocated onthe engine.Always operate
the snow throwerwiththe engine atfull throttle.Fullthrottle
offersthe best snow throwerperformance.
FAST
SLOW
Q
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)
The chokecontrolislocated on the engine. Usethe choke
control whenever you are starting a coldengine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.
, To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
OFF
FIG. 13
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)
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WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
If the discharge chute or auger become clogged,
shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Usethe clean-outtoo], NOTYOUR HANDS,
to unclog the chute and/or auger.
The DIRECTION in which snow isto be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
• To change the discharge chute position, press downward
on discharge chute controt lever and move lever left
or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure lever
springs back and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROLLEVER
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 14
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
move lever forward to lowerthe deflector and decrease
the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector
and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.FIG. 12 10
