Controls | Yard-Man 31AE573H401, 31AE553F401 specs

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Auger

Drive

Clutch

Throttle

Control

Choke

ignition Switch

Headlight

			Fuel
			Shut-Off
			Valve
				Electric
				Electric
				Starter
	Chute	Shift		Primer
				Primer
				Trigger

	Tilt
	Control	Lever		Lever

Chute			Electric Cord
Crank

*• The snow thrower has been shown here from an upside down perspective in order to better explain the controls. Please note that the snow thrower cannot be operated in this position.

Figure 10

(Refer to Figure 10 for illustration of controls described below.)

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

Forward—one of six speeds. Position number one

(1)is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.

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.)

TRIGGER LEVER

The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in

steering your snowthrower. Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right and the left trigger when turning left.

TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK

The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger drive clutch must also be released).

CHUTE CRANK

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:

1.Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

2.Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

CHUTE TILT CONTROL

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase.

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. When blowing snow, always run engine with throttle in the fast position.

SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition key switch must be inserted completely in the switch before the unit will start. Do not attempt to turn the key.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

The fuel shut-off valve, located under the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank. Make sure it is not turned off before starting the engine.

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