:. ...:...... OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS For maximum snow thrower efficiency, adjust ground speed, not throttle° Ifthe track slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be run at this 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 TRACTION DRIVE LEVERS. O Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI- TION. REMOVE (DO NOT TURN):!IGNITION KEY. O For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each path previously taken.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. e The snow should be discharged down wind when- ever possible. 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 that the scraper bar touches the ground. ............................
,, ,,,,,, ,, L,LWL,ll I o On gravelor crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids Height paragraph on page 17)_ Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by tile machine If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system_ After the snow blowing job has been completed, allowthe engine to idle for a few minutes, which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine. o e Clean the snow throwerthoroughly after each use.
Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower, and fluslt with water (if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dr,,,. '_ 14