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slower of the two.
AugerDriveControl
The auger drive control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
See Figure 14.
TractionControl
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop. See Figure 14.
Chute DirectionalControl
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 14.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Skid Shoe
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the
condition of the ground from where snow has to be
removed. See Figure 14.
ThrottleControl
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. See Figure 14.
SafetyIgnitionKey
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 14.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT "turn" the ignition key in an
attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to
break.
Clean-OutTool
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear
of the Auger Housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie
before operating the snow thrower.
WARNING" Never use your hand to clear
a clogged discharged chute. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is
designed to clear a clogged discharged chute. Refer to
OperatingYourSnowThrowersection for more detailed
information regarding the chute clean-out tool.
SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURSNOWTHROWER
Before
Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of
ignition.
GasAndOilFill-up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
• A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening
on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup
before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank
cap to close after fill-up.
ToStartEngine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside
the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug.
• Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped,
is in the OPEN (vertical) position.
• Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
ElectricStarter equipped)
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a grounded three-wire power
cord and plug and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must be
used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
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