Use and Care Manual

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 Start your clearing path by throwing snow in a back
and forth motion. To clear in the opposite direction,
stop your Snow Thrower and pivot it on its wheels to
face the opposite direction. Make sure to overlap
clearing paths.
 Determine the direction of the wind. If possible,
move in the same direction as the wind so that the
snow is not thrown against the wind, back into your
face and on the just cleared path.
WARNING! DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS TO
UNCLOG CHUTE. Stop the motor before
removing debris. Use the supplied clean out
tool to unclog the chute. Do not walk in front
of your running Snow Thrower. Do not direct
discharged snow towards bystanders.
 Do not apply additional weight to be top of the
engine since this may damage the engine.
 Some parts of your Snow Thrower may freeze
under extreme temperature conditions. Do not
attempt to operate your Snow Thrower with frozen
parts. If the parts freeze while your Snow Thrower is
in use, stop your Snow Thrower and inspect it for
frozen parts. Thaw all parts before restarting and
operating your Snow Thrower. Never force parts or
controls that have frozen. Never use an open flame
of any sor
t to thaw frozen parts.
 WORKING ON PEBBLES, GRAVEL, OR UNPAVED
SURFACES. To avoid throwing loose surface
material along with the snow, push down on the
handle to raise the scraper at the base of the unit
above the pebbles or gravel.
Pre-Operation Inspection -
IMPORTANT!!!
Before using your Snow Thrower for the first
time, check the following:
 Have you read and followed all setup and operation
procedures for the engine as outlined in the
ENGINE manual?
 Has the engine been filled with oil to the proper
level?
 Are all snow thrower components properly attached
and assembled?
 Are there any broken or
damaged parts?
 Are all fasteners tight?
 Are the auger, drive and speed controls cables
routed properly so that are not kinked and controls
operate smoothly?
 Are the auger, drive and speed controls cables
adjusted correctly?
 Are the tires inflated to the proper pressure?
NOTICE: If you are unsure about the assembly or
condition of any of your Snow Thrower parts,
please call customer service department.
Auger and Drive Controls
1. To engage the auger, press down on the
auger control handle (left side handle).
2. To engage the drive, press down on the drive
control handle (right side handle). The
machine should start moving in the direction
and speed that the speed control lever is set
to.
3. When finished clearing a snow path, release
the auger control handle and the drive control
handle.
Note: Release (disengage) the auger and
drive control handles before adjusting the
drive speed control lever. Never change the
drive speed while your snow thrower is
moving, it could damage the drive
mechanism and void the warranty.