SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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(Refer to Figure 8 for illustration of controls described below.)
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. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward speeds— position one (1) the slowest and six (6) the fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
Auger Drive
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.)
Trigger Lever
The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snowthrower. Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right and the left trigger (illustrated in the figure above) when turning left.
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