Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

The traction control is located on the right handle. See Figure 7. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

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

Chute Directional Control (Model 724 STE)

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower.

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

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Electric Chute-Rotation Switch (Model 926 STE)

The electric chute-rotation switch is located on the left side of the snow thrower handle panel.

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.

Track Steering Control

The left and right track steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering the snow thrower. See Figure 7. Squeeze the right track control when turning right, squeeze the left control when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls.

NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow thrower with both track steering controls held in simultaneously.

Heated Handles Switch (Model 926 STE)

The heated handles switch is located on the right side of the snow thrower handle panel. See Figure 7. To activate the heated handles, toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the handle grips.

NOTE: The heated grips are a compliment, NOT a substitute for proper cold weather outerwear for hands. It is recommended that the user wear gloves/mittens when operating this snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Toggle the heated handles switch to the left into the OFF position after using the snow thrower.

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 7.

	Fuel Shut-Off Valve	Closed
	The fuel shut-off valve, located under	Closed
	the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from
	the tank. Always make certain it is in	Open
	the Open (vertical) position before	Open
	the Open (vertical) position before
	attempting to start the engine.

Track Lock Lever

The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. See Figure 8. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions.

Transport—Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.

Normal Snow—Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact.

Packed Snow—Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions.

Track

Lock Lever

Packed

SnowNormal Transport

Snow

Figure 8