SECTION 5: CONTROLS
| Traction | |
| Drive/ | |
| Auger | |
Auger | Clutch | |
Lock | ||
Drive | ||
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Clutch |
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Headlight | Shift | |
| Lever |
CHUTE CRANK (See Figure 9)
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.
HEADLIGHT (See Figure 9)
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Chute
Crank
Figure 9
SHIFT LEVER
(See Figure 9)
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.
Figure 10
AUGER DRIVE (See Figure 9)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch must also be released.)
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
(See Figure 9)
The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger drive clutch must also be released).
THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 11)
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 11)
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL | Closed | |
The fuel | ||
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under fuel tank, controls fuel | Open | |
flow from tank | ||
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Spark | Starter | Rope |
Switch Plug | ||
Box | Button | Starter |
| Handle | |
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Muffler |
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Choke Primer
Carburetor |
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Cover | Throttle | |
Ignition | ||
Control | ||
Key |
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| Figure 11 |
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