All Power AP-SB055E - Manual (Page 16)

SNOW THROWING TIPS
1. When the handle is raised, the auger blades will engage the ground and the snow thrower will move forward.
When the auger drive lever is released, the auger blades will stop.
2. Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after if falls.
3. Let the engine (motor) and the snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
4. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each previous path.
5. Whenever possible, discharge the snow down wind.
6. The distance the snow will be discharged can be adjusted by moving the discharge chute deflector. Raise
the deflector for more distance or lower the deflector for less distance.
7. In windy conditions, lower the chute deflector to direct the discharged snow close to the ground where it is
less likely to blow into unwanted areas.
8. For safety and to prevent damage to the snow thrower, keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys and
other foreign objects.
9. When clearing snow from crushed rock or gravel driveways, do not allow the auger blades to contact the
driveway. Move the handle down to slightly raise the auger blades.
10. The forward speed of the snow thrower is dependent on the depth and weight of the snow. Experience will
establish the most effective method of using the snow thrower under different conditions.
11. After each snow throwing job, allow the engine to run for a few minutes. The snow and accumulated ice will
melt off the engine.
12. Clean the snow thrower after each use.
13. Remove ice, snow and debris from the entire snow thrower. Flush with water to remove all salt or other
chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW
1. Snow up to eight inches deep can be removed rapidly and easily by walking at a moderate rate. For snow or
drifts of a greater depth, slow your pace to allow the discharge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the
auger receives the snow.
2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing.
WET PACKED SNOW
Move slowly into wet, packed snow. If the wet, packed snow causes the auger to slow down or the discharge
chute begins to clog, back off and begin a series of short back and forth jabs into the snow. These short back
and forth jabs, four to six inches, will “belch” the snow from the chute.
SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS
In snow of greater depth than the unit, use the same “jabbing” technique described above. Turn the discharge
chute away from the snow bank. More time will be required to remove snow of this type than level snow.
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