Filling The Fuel Tank - Briggs & Stratton S1024MD Bedienungsanleitung

1. Start the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's
manual for engine instructions.
NOTE: Always set engine speed to FAST (full throttle).
2. Rotate the chute rotation crank (C, Figure 2) to set the
direction of the discharge chute.
3. Use the deflector control lever (F) to move the deflector
up or down. Raise the deflector to throw snow further.
4. Use the speed select lever (B) to select the forward or
reverse drive speed. Use lower speeds when clearing
wet, heavy snow. Use higher speeds for light snow or
transporting.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before
changing speeds.
5. Fully press the auger control lever (A) to engage the
auger. Release the lever to stop the auger.
6. Fully press and hold the traction control lever/Free Hand
control (A, E) to engage the traction drive and propel the
snowthrower. Release the lever to stop the snowthrower.
7. On models equipped with Free Hand controls, when both
the auger (A) and traction control levers (E) are pressed,
the Free Hand control is activated. This allows you to
release the auger control lever (A) to use other controls.
The auger will continue to rotate until the traction control
lever/Free Hand control lever is released.
8. This model is equipped with a headlight (I) to help illumi-
nate the area in front of the snowthrower. The headlight is
operational whenever the snowthrower is running.
Stopping the Snowthrower
1. Release the auger control lever (A, Figure 2).
2. Release the traction control lever (E).
3. Stop the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's
manual for engine instructions.
Wheel Release - Lock Pins
Wheels equipped with a traction lock pin (A, Figure 3) can be
completely released by removing the pin and installing it in
the outer axle hole. Reverse this process to engage the drive
wheel.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Please refer to the engine operator's manual for instructions
about filling the fuel tank, and for fuel recommendations.
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to
throw snow. Fingers can quickly become caught in
the impeller. Never clear or unclog the discharge
chute with your hands. Always use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result
in traumatic amputation or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the dis-
charge chute is the most common cause of injury associ-
ated with snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out
the discharge chute.
A clean-out tool (A, Figure 4) is provided with the unit.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow these
instructions:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Skid Shoe Height Adjustment
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic
amputation or severe laceration will result. Hand contact
with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the
most common cause of injury associated with snowthrow-
ers.
Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the engine key before performing any maintenance
or repairs.