Use and Care Manual

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See CONTROLS AND FEATURES on
page 11 for all control and feature locations.
Traction Drive Clutch -
Left Hand Lever
IMPORTANT: Do not "feather" the traction
drive clutch to control speed or run the unit
with the traction drive clutch partially
engaged. Continued use with the traction
drive clutch partially engaged will damage the
transmission.
Squeeze the traction
drive clutch lever
against the handlebar
(1) to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit.
Forward speed will
vary according to snow
depth and moisture
content.
Release lever (2) to
stop movement.
NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to
be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface, disengage traction drive clutch
and push unit to new work area.
Attachment Clutch -
Right Hand Lever
Squeeze attachment
clutch lever against
handlebar (1) to
engage attachment.
Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage
power and apply brake
to attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever is engaged, the
impeller may be frozen in the auger housing.
Immediately release the attachment clutch
lever and move the unit into a heated area to
thaw.
NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns
freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 19.
Ignition Switch
(Push/Pull Safety Key)
Key Switch has two positions:
1. “Stop” - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
Engine Shutoff Switch
1. Set the engine shutoff switch to the
"Run" position to start and operate the
engine.
2. Set the engine shutoff switch to the
"Stop" position to shut off a running
engine.
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off
on page 14.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to
hands and feet, always disengage
clutches, shut off engine, and wait
for all movement to stop before
unclogging or working on snow
thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from
auger and impeller.
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Figure 8
Open Position: Use this
position to run the unit.
Closed Position: Use this
position to service, transport,
or store the unit.
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