Yard-Man OGST-2806 Shift Lever, Discharge Chute, Chute Tilt Control, Wheel Steering Controls

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Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be released in order to stop auger.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center

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of the handle panel and is used to

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determine ground speed and

4

direction of travel. It can be moved

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into any of eight positions.

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IMPORTANT: Always release drive

F 1

control before changing speeds.

Forward: The snow thrower has six

forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)

R R1

 

is the slowest and position six (6) is

R2

the fastest.

 

Reverse: The snow thrower has two

 

reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower

 

of the two.

 

Discharge Chute

 

The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance.

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.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles.

•Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls.

Skid Shoe

The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe. Adjust it accordingly.

Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.

Chute Crank

The chute crank is located on the left side of the snow thrower. Use it to change the direction in which snow is thrown. Avoid targetting persons, animals or cars and buildings.

CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT

COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT

Safety Ignition Key

The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove key when snow thrower is not in use. Do not attempt to turn the key.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged discharge chute. Refer to page 11 for instructions on it.

WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageBefore Assembly Assembling Handle Items Required For AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching the Chute AssemblyFinal Adjustments Chute Clean-Out ToolWheel Drive Control & Shift Lever Auger ControlKnowing Your Snow Thrower Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresDrive Control / Auger Control Lock Chute Clean-Out Tool Safety Ignition KeyShift Lever Discharge ChuteBefore Starting Operating Your Snow ThrowerGas & Oil Fill-Up To Start EngineTo Engage Wheel Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips Shift Rod Chute AssemblyAuger Control Wheel Drive ControlSkid Shoe Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerGeneral Recommendations LubricationDrive Belts Friction Wheel RubberEngine Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control LockAugers Servicing Your Snow ThrowerShave Plate and Skid Shoes Replacing BeltsDrive Belt Sprocket Hex Shaft Changing Friction Wheel RubberOFF-SEASON Storage TroubleshootingTWO Year Supreme Warranty 103 Part RÉF Pièce Description Complètement une moitié avec de la graisse no 838-0168 Part RÉF Pièce Description RÉF Pièce Description 20 19 3468 58A 58B Part RÉF Pièce Description 995 x 12,0 Lg po Couple de 325-550 po-lb Style Panneau-jaune nn Frottement de roues l’embrayage de pièces les et pneus Dépannage DE Guide 9 Chapitre Ou légère d’huile couche d’une câbles, et roulements Silicone de’arbre sur pignon le glissant en frottement de roue la Vers pignon du .hex moyeu le Tournez .hex l’arbre surCaoutchouc en bague la de Changement Frottement de roueCourroies les de Remplacement Patins et Lame Entretien 7 ChapitreTarières MoteurLubrification Général d’ordre RecommandationsTarière la de Commande Patin’éjection Goulotte Roues des l’entraînement de Commande La de commande la de réglage tout pour réglages»Goulotte la de et patins des tarière Tarières les de Embrayage ’utilisation ConseilsDémarrage le Avant ’huile et d’essence PleinsCarburateur «Montage» chapitreVitesses de Levier ’autre de Que plus côté d’un tirer de risque machine la pneus, lesTous dans égale pas n’est pression la Si Remarque Réglages Derniers Le dans roues» des l’entraînement de «CommandeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil La à «Réglages» chapitreGoulotte la de Montage Goulotte la de manivelle la de MontageSuivantes instructions Les utilisez assemblée, être doit elle Si .assembléeCisaillement de Boulons Montage 2 ChapitreResponsabilité Votre Remisage ET Entretien Formation PréparationVENTE-APRÈS Service ’utilisation Notice

OGST-2806 specifications

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