Use and Care Manual

SPEED SHIFT LEVER
The speed shift lever To change speeds, first release
the drive clutch lever. Then, move the speed shift
lever to the desired position. The lever locks in a
notch at each speed selection.
DIRECTIONAL CHUTE CONTROL
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
Turn (rotate) the directional chute control
handle clockwise to move the discharge
chute to the left; turn the handle
counterclockwise to move the chute to
the right.
Squeeze the clutch lever against the
handgrip to engage the transmission.
Release to disengage.
To adjust the placement and angle of the
snow discharge, loosen the wingnut on
the side of the deector chute. Move the
handle forward to throw the snow lower
and near the machine. Pull the handle
back to throw the snow at a higher angle
and further from the machine. Retighten
the wingnut to ensure the deflector
remains where you would like it.
Always release the drive clutch lever before changing
speeds. Failure to do so will result in damage to the
snow blower.
If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels
slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.
If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine
into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift
up on the handles.
Use slower speeds when removing heavier snow.
Faster speeds are better for when removing lighter
snow and transporting the snow blower. Until you
are familiar with the operation of your snow blower,
slower speeds are recommended.
Always release the drive clutch lever before changing
speeds. Failure to do so will result in damage to the
snow blower.
SCRAPER BLADE & SKID SHOES
The scraper blade allows better contact with the
surface being cleared. It also prevents damage to the
housing from normal use.
Damage to auger housing will result if scraper blade
wears down too far.
AUGER CLUTCH LEVER
Squeeze the clutch lever against the
handgrip to engage the auger and start
snow blowing. Release to disengage.
When both auger clutch lever and drive
clutch lever are engaged, the drive clutch
lever will lock the auger clutch lever in
the engaged position. This allows you to
release your left hand from the handle
and adjust the discharge chute direction
without interrupting the snow blowing
process.
The skid shoes are located on each side of the auger
housing and control the distance between the scraper
blade and the ground. Adjust skid shoes equally to
keep the scraper blade level with the ground.
The scraper blade & skid shoes are subject to wear
and damage. Both scraper blade and skid shoes are
adjustable to compensate for wear. They should be
checked and adjusted periodically. Replace when
necessary.
Both scraper blade and skid shoes have two wear
edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated
180° to use the other edge.
SHEAR PINS
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear
pins and clevis pins. If the auger should strike a foreign
object or ice jam, the snow blower is designed so that
the pins may shear, preventing damage to any other
components. If augers will not turn, check to see if the
pins have sheared. Replace the shear pins if necessary.
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