IMPORTANT: The cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging.
WARNING:
•Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the coupling end of the cable to lock it in position.
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 9 prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
•If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 5.
Cable Guide |
Figure 5
•Unwrap the headlight wire, which is attached to the headlight beneath the handle panel.
•Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed.
•Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine, beneath the fuel tank. See Figure 6.
Lower Handle |
Lamp Wire |
Alternator Lead |
Figure 6
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
Forward: There are six speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest. Position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: There are two reverse (R) speeds R1 and R2. The “R2” closest to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.
Auger/Traction Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control to engage the augers; release to stop the augers. The traction control must also be released.
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Traction / Auger Control Lock
This same control also locks the auger control so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged with the traction control engaged, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger control must also be released).
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate chute directional control as follows:
•Clockwise to discharge to the left.
•Counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase. See Figure 7.
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