Sears 536.885410 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating the snow thrower.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW
THROWER
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
® Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the
snow throwing.
® Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and
move the deflector to set the distance. Move the
deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less
distance. Then tighten the wing knob (See Fig. 8),
TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
® To stop throwing snow, release the auger clutch
lever (See Fig, 10).
® To stop the track, release the traction clutch lever,
® To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to
off and pull out the ignition key (See Fig, 9).
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
® To shift, release the traction clutch lever and move
the speed shift rod lever to the speed you desire.
Ground speed is determined by snow conditions.
Select the speed you desire by moving the speed
shift rod lever into the appropriate colored area on
the control panel.
Red - Wet, Heavy. Slushy, Extra Deep
Amber - Moderate
White - Very Light
Green - Transport oniy
® Engage the traction clutch lever (See Fig 10, left
hand) As the snowthrower starts to move, maintain
a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow
thrower along the clearing path Do not attempt to
push the snow thrower.
® To move the snow thrower backward, move the
speed shift rod lever into first or second reverse and
engage the traction clutch lever (left hand).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE THE SPEED SHIFT
ROD LEVER WHILE THE TRAC­
TION LEVER IS DOWN,
TO THROW SNOW
® Push down the auger dutch lever (See Fig. 10,
right hand).
® Release to stop throwing snow.
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CAUTION: READ OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.
NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD
BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BE­
FORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE
CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND
BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE.
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