Product Manual

9Section 3 — controlS & operation
Engaging the Drive
Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber
paddles on the auger to contact the pavement and
propel the snow blower forward. Pushing downward
on the handle will raise the auger off the ground and
stop the forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which will not be covered by the warranty.
Adjusting the Chute
Upper Crank Chute (If Equipped)
Rotate the chute assembly left or right using the
chute crank. The chute crank rotates 1.5x to fully
adjust the chute rotation from side to side. See
Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
E-Z Chute™ (If Equipped)
Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right using
the chute handle (a). See Figure 3-6.
(a)
(c)
(b)
Figure 3-6
To adjust the pitch, stop the engine, remove the safety
key and loosen the wing knob (b) on the side of the
chute assembly and pivot the upper portion of the
chute assembly (c) upward or downward. Retighten
the wing knob (b) once the desired position has
been achieved. See Figure 3-6.
If your model does not have an electric starter, stand
in the operator’s position and refer to Figure 3-3 for
the location of the Engine Controls.
Choke Lever
Primer
Safety Key
Figure 3-3
Choke Lever
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate
on carburetor and aids in starting engine. The choke
lever slides between the RUN and CHOKE positions.
Primer
Pressing the primer, making sure to cover the vent
hole when pushing, forces fuel directly into the
engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
Safety Key
The safety key is a safety device. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the
safety key when the snow blower is not in use.
Electric Starter Outlet (If Equipped)
Requires the use of a grounded, three-prong outdoor
extension cord and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
Electric Starter Button (If Equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual
for more information on how to use the
Engine Controls.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
WARNING! Always keep hands and
feet clear of moving parts. Do not use
a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are
flammable.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Engaging the Auger
To engage the auger and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control lever against the handle.
Release to stop the auger. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
Lower 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)
Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right using the
chute rotation control (a). See Figure 3-7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 3-7
To adjust the pitch, stop the engine, remove the safety
key, loosen the wing knob (b) on the side of the
chute assembly and pivot the upper portion of the
chute assembly (c) upward or downward. Retighten
the wing knob (b) once the desired position has
been achieved. See Figure 3-7.
Upper 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)
To increase the angle/distance snow is thrown, pull
up/back on the chute tilt control (a). To decrease the
angle/distance snow is thrown, push down/forward
on the chute tilt control (a). See Figure 3-8.
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-8
To rotate the chute to the left, pull the trigger and
turn the chute rotation control (b) to the left. To
rotate the chute to the right, pull the trigger and
turn the chute rotation control (b) to the right. See
Figure 3-8.
Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly
WARNING! Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assembly.
Shut OFF engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have
stopped before using the clean-out
tool to clear the chute assembly.
Hand contact with the rotating auger inside the
chute assembly is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow blowers. Never use your hand
to clean out the chute assembly.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool (Part No. 931-
2643), not your hands. Refer to the separate
supplement for clean-out tool ordering
information.