SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Discharge Chute
Auger Drive Clutch
Chute Directional
Control
Auger
Skid Shoe
Primer
Choke
Ignition |
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Metal Loop
Rubber
Boot
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Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Auger Control Lock
The traction control lever also locks the auger control so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting snow throwing. If the auger control lock is engaged along with the traction control, you can release the auger drive clutch on the left handle and still keep the augers engaged. When the auger control lock is released, you can release the traction control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive.
IMPORTANT: Always release traction control before changing speeds.
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.)
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine both ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. Always release traction control before changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left 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.
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