Operating your snow thrower, Warning – White Outdoor L-Syle User Manual

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result in foreign

objects being thrown

into the eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses

while operating the

snow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the snow

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower. Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

snow thrower.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the augers
and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on the left side of
the dash panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown,

squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the
joy-stick to the right or to the left.

• To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown,

pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety devise. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the
ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.

NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start
the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.

Clean-Out Tool

WARNING: Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assem-
bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before
unclogging.

The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is designed
to clear a clogged chute assembly.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear
of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie
before operating the snow thrower.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

Recoil Starter Handle

This handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s
electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the
auger housing.

Chute Assembly

Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the
chute assembly.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tan

Drift Cutters

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.

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