Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 15)

Operation (continued)
jËk CAUTION
Unit must be completely
stopped while shifting. Damage to
transmission will result if
this instruction is not followed.
• DO NOT shift whiie in motion!
DO NOT shift from one gear into any other
with unit in motion. Damage to transmis­
sion may resuit. Aliow unit to stop
compieteiy before shifting into any other
gear, especialiy before shifting into
reverse.
To shift into reverse:
1. Reiease both handiebar ievers (auger
drive wheel drive levers). Allow unit to
come to a complete stop.
2. Move gear control lever into reverse.
A CAUTION
Failure to follow this instruction
couid resuit in personal injury
or property damage.
• Before engaging wheel drive iever,
look behind for and avoid obstacles.
3. Slowly begin squeezing wheel drive
lever and guide unit rearward.
4. Allow unit to stop completely before
shifting into a forward gear.
Before shifting to another gear, release
handlebar levers. Allow unit to stop
completely. Then, move gear control lever
re-engage wheel drive lever. Wheel drive
lever may be engaged with gear control
lever in any gear, including reverse.
Snowthrowing Tips
Run engine at full throttle when throwing
snow. Use slower wheel speed (first or
second gear) in heavy, wet snow.
Spray auger, inside auger housing, inside
discharge chute and inside deflector chute
with silicone spray to help prevent snow
from sticking.
Inspect operating area before snowfall.
Remove all objects from surface such as
rocks, mats, boards, wires, nails, etc.
For best results, remove snow as soon as
possible after it falls.
Slightly overlap your previous path on
each pass to help assure complete snow
removal.
Throw snow downwind whenever possible,
or snow may blow back.
When throwing snow from a smooth area,
adjust skid shoes so scraper blade to
ground clearance is approximately 1/8“ (3
mm). When operating on gravel-covered
or similar terrain, adjust skid shoes so
scraper blade clears gravel.
• DO NOT use hands or feet to dislodge
snow stuck in deflector chute or
auger!
• Shut engine off, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and prevent
wire from contacting plug.
• Use a stick at least three feet long
to unclog snowthrower.
DO NOT use hands or feet to dislodge
snow stuck in deflector chute or auger.
Shut engine off, disconnect spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching spark
plug. Use a long stick (at least three feet
long) to unclog deflector chute or auger.
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