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.
Traction / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Operating Controls
Traction/Auger
Control Lock
Shift
Lever
Discharge
Chute
Auger Control
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, turn chute directional control as follows:
•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Chute
Directional
Control
Auger
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 7.
Ignition Key
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
The fuel
Figure 6
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 Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control to engage the augers; release to stop the augers. Remember that traction control must also be released.
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Throttle
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Fuel
Figure 7
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