Simplicity 1694443 Full Traction Easy Turn Traction, Easy Turn Freewheeling Traction Drive Lock

Operation
FULL TRACTION	EASY TURN™ TRACTION
Easy Turn™	Easy Turn™
Lever	Lever
Released	Engaged
Both Wheels Drive	Right Wheel Freewheels,
	Left Wheel Drives

Figure 6. Easy Turn Control

EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND

TRACTION DRIVE LOCK

While Clearing Snow:

For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4). Releasing the Easy Turn™ lever automatically engages both drive wheels for full traction.

NOTE: The Easy Turn™ lever will be more difficult to activate under a heavy load. Activate the lever before beginning a turn.

When Pushing the Snowthrower:

For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, disen- gage the right wheel using the Traction Lock Pin (See Figure 7.)

1.Turn the unit off, remove the Engine Key, and discon- nect the spark plug wire.

A B

Figure 7. Traction Drive Lock

A.Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel)

B.Pin in Inner Hole (Drive)

2.To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the Traction Lock Pin through the outer hole in the right axle. The unit can now be pushed with minimal resis- tance.

3.To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, align the hole in the hub with the inner hole in the axle, and install the Traction Lock Pin.

NOTE: Be sure both wheels are locked (locking pin in inner hole) when clearing snow.

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