Husqvarna ST131 Owners Manual - Page 12

OPERATION Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector 1. To adjust the discharge chute, move deflector chute handle left or right to desired position (Figure 17). 1 3 2 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating auger blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long, not your hands (Figure 18). Figure 17 1. Chute deflector knob 2. Chute deflector 3. Chute handle 2. To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, loosen the chute deflector knob on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down (Figure 17). Figure 18 12