Auger Trigger (Left-Handle) (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
1. Flip up the safety switch, then squeeze the auger trigger
against the left-handle to engage the auger and start snow
throwing action.
2. Release auger trigger to stop.
Drive Trigger (Right-Handle) (Fig. 17)
Squeeze the drive trigger against the right-handle to engage
the wheel drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth and moisture content.
Drive trigger
Fig. 17
(Right-handle)
NOTE: When travelling to or from the area to be cleared, press
down on the handle grips enough to raise the front of the
unit slightly off the surface. Engage the drive trigger without
engaging the auger trigger.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger
housing with a mounting clip (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18
Chute clean-out tool
Mounting clip
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is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
blowers. Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge
chute. Shut off motor and remain behind handles until all
moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Release both the auger trigger and the drive trigger.
Auger will
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades have
start rotating
Auger trigger
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip which
(Left-handle)
Safety
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
switch
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to mounting clip on the top of
While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
blower), engage the auger trigger for a few seconds to clear
any remaining snow and ice from the discharge chute.
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to keep
better contact with the surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from normal use.
Wheels will
drive
IMPORTANT! DO NOT allow scraper blade to wear too far or
auger/impeller housing will become damaged.
Skid Shoes
The skid shoes control the distance between the scraper blade
and the ground. Adjust skid shoes equally to keep blade level
with the ground.
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
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snow blower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose
gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow blower
and surrounding property.
1. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
2. Use a middle or lower position when the area to be
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow blower on a
gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum
clearance between the ground and the scraper blade.
To adjust the skid shoes:
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WARNING!
Hand contact with the rotating impeller
stopped rotating.
secures it to the top of the auger housing.
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed
in and near the discharge chute.
the auger housing, flip up the safety switch and restart the
snow blower's motor.
WARNING!
It is not recommended that you operate this
shoes higher on the auger housing. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm)
between scraper blade and hard, smooth surface(s).
cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway. Allow
1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or
gravel surfaces.