Controls, Auger Drive Clutch, Traction Drive Clutch

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Shift Traction

Auger Lever Drive

DriveClutch

Clutch

		Right
	Left	Track
	Left	Control
	Track	Control
	Track	Chute
	Control	Crank
		Figure 17

SHIFT LEVER (See Figure 17)

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—one of five speeds. Position number one

(1)is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the fastest.

Reverse—two reverse speeds; R1 and R2. R2 is the faster reverse speed.

AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 17)

The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch must also be released.)

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 17)

The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

CHUTE CRANK (See Figure 17)

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:

1.Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

2.Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS

The left and right track controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. See Figure 17. Squeeze the right track control when turning right, squeeze the left control when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls.

TRACK LOCK LEVER

The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the housing and the method of track operation. See Figure 18. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions.

Transport—Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. May also be used on gravel driveways to clear snow and leave gravel undisturbed.

Normal Snow—Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact. Packed Snow—Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions.

Track

Lock Lever

Packed	Normal	Transport
Snow		Transport
Snow
	Snow

Figure 18