Sears 536.884811 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
SNOW THROWING TIPS
• For maximum snow thrower efficiency, adjust ground
speed, not throttle. If the track slips, reduce forward
speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum
performance at full throttle and should be run at this
power setting at all times.
• Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when
the snow is removed immediately after it falls,
• For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each
path previously taken.
• The snow should be discharged down wind when­
ever possible.
• For norma! usage, set the skids so that the scraper
bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so
that the scraper bar touches the ground.
• On grave I or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids
Height paragraph on page 17). Rocks and gravel
must not be picked up and thrown by the machine .
• If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system.
• After the snow blowing job has been completed,
allowthe engine to idle for a few minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
• Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water
(if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals.
Wipe snow thrower dry.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE­
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
• RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION
DRIVE LEVERS.
• MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI­
TION.
• REMOVE (DO NOT TURN)jGNITION KEY.
• DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
• DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE, USE A
PRY BAR.
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