Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep people and pets away from area.
2.2.9. ENGAGING AUGER
1.Pull auger control lever against handle to engage auger. Refer to Figure 2.6.
2.2.10.ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE
1.Move wheel drive control lever against handle to engage wheel drive. Ground speed can be adjusted while the machine is moving by changing position of the ground speed control. Machine has four forward speeds and one reverse. Refer to Figure 2.6.
WARNING
Release auger clutch control and make sure auger/impeller has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute, or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near auger/impeller while engine is running.
2.2.11.DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
1.Release auger control and wheel drive control levers to allow auger and ground speed to come to a complete stop.
2.Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to desired angle. Retighten knob.
3.Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in desired direction. Refer to Figure 2.6.
2.2.12.STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL
DRIVE
Stop the auger and wheel drive by releasing the auger and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control the stop position or removing the key from the switch. Always remove key from key switch before leaving machine unattended. Refer to Figure 2.7.
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