Operation
FULL TRACTION
_r'_ Easy TurnTM
Lever
Released
Both Wheels Drive
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Figure 6. Easy Turn Control
EASY TURN TM FREEWHEELING AND
TRACTION DRIVE LOCK
While Clearing Snow:
For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn TM lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn TM lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 6). Releasing the Easy Turn TM lever automatically engages both drive wheels for full traction.
NOTE: The Easy Turn TM 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.
EASY TURN TM TRACTION
"_EasyTurn TM
Lever
Engaged
Right Wheel Freewheels,
Left Wheel Drives
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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