Auger Drive Control
The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8.
Trigger Lever
The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. Squeeze the right trigger lever when turning right and the left trigger lever when turning left. See Figure 8.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase. See Figure 8.
IMPORTANT: Always release tractional control before changing speeds.
Electric Chute-Rotation Switch
The electric
To change the direction in which discharged snow is thrown, proceed as follows:
•Push the toggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counterclockwise.
•Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise.
IMPORTANT: Release the switch once the chute has completed its rotation cycle in either direction. Failure to do so can result in damage to the electric chute motor and/or its drive gear.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Skid Shoe
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. See Figure 8.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 8.
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. See Figure 8.
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 the faster of the two.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 8.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
Fuel Shut-off Valve
The fuel
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of ignition.
Gas And Oil | • A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening |
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as | on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup |
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with | before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank |
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully. | cap to close after |
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