i i OPERATIO SNOW THROWING TIPS For maximumsnowthrower efficiency, ad_JStground speed, not throttle, If the track slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum p_dormance at full throttle and should be run at trois power setting at all times.. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE- MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS,' ® RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TP.ACIION DRIVE LEVERS. e Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls e MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI- TION° _For complete sn0w removal, slightly Overlap each •path previously taken.
= REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY_ DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. e The snow should be discharged down wind when- DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A PRY BAR. 'For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper _'bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard- packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so _hat the scraper bar touches the ground _e_,erpossible. ® _'Ongravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at ,'I-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids _eight paragraph on page 19). Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.
If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to .._raise,reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system. _Afterthe snow throwing job has been completed, ,allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine. ® Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use. Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris !tom the entire snow thrower, and flush with water {if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry. -1 / '16