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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.
Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controlsand their locations.
LIFT HANDLE
UPPER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
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CHUTET,LT.ANDLE
CRANK ROD
SCRAPER PLATE
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SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H.
LEVELING SHOE (Behind housing)
SKID SHOE
CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or
down to control the angle and distance of discharge.
CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to
control the direction of discharge.
LEVELING SHOE Helps maintain the snow thrower in
a level position.
LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower
to transport or operating position.
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which
holds the snow thrower in the up, transport position.
UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls
direction and height of snow discharge.
SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that absorbs
wear and impact from contact with ground.
SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between
the scraper plate and the ground.
SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to the
impeller fan at the center of the housing.
BEFORE STARTING
• Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all
instructions have been properly completed.
• Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain
adequate ground clearance between the snow
thrower and the type of surface to be cleared. The
skid shoes are factory adjusted for clearing a
smooth surface. (Refer to the Service and Adjust-
ments section in this manual.)
• Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil for
winter operation. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual.
HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER
• The tractor should be sitting with the engine running
at full throttle. Pull the attachment clutch switch out
to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower
before starting the tractor in motion.
HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
• To stop the snow thrower, push in the attachment
clutch switch on the tractor. Refer to the Operation
section in your tractor owner's manual.
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