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Press auger control handle to engage auger Turn handle to change discharge direction Figure 11 Stopping Engine • Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine. • To stop engine: Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower. IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place. Engine will not start without it. • Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position. Operating Tips • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path. • Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop the forward motion. NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty. • Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine. • Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use. WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Shave Plate • To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the unit will not self-propel, the shave plate may be adjusted too low. NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground. Augers Shave Plate Wheels Figure 12 • To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 13. Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely. Nuts & Bolts Figure 13 9 Belt Tension Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. If augers hesitate while turning although engine maintains same speed, adjust tension following instructions below. • The upper hole in the control handle provides adjustment for belt tension. To adjust, disconnect the “Z” end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle. See Figure 14 . Hook the cable into the upper hole in control handle as shown here. Upper Hole Clutch Cable Control Housing Figure 14 If additional adjustment is required, follow steps below. • Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. See Figure 16. • There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. See Figure 15. To adjust, move the extension spring on the end of the clutch cable to the next higher adjustment position on the idler bracket assembly. Reassemble belt cover. High Position Auger Pulley BracketLow Position Middle Position Idler Spring on End of Clutch Cable Figure 15 Carburetor WARNING: If any adjustments need to be made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces. • Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information. SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • All adjustments explained on page 9 should be checked at least once each season. • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight • Follow the maintenance schedule given below to get quality performance from your snow thrower for a long time. Replacing Belt • Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 16. Hex Belt Cover Screws Figure 16 • Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley. • Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley. • Reassemble new belt. See Figure 17. • Reinstall the belt cover. Auger Pulley Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Figure 17 Replacing Shave Plate The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 13. • Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. • Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing. • Adjust the shave plate according to procedure in the “Making Adjustm...