Bolens 6A4E, 614E, 644E, 664F, 642F, 662E, 642E manual Know Your Snow Thrower

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Traction Control

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

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast positions Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 14.

Forward

There are five forward speeds on this snow thrower. Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.

NOTE: Model 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 has five forward positions and two reverse.

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.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14.

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.

Clean-Out Tool

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

The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is designed to clear a clogged discharged chute. Refer to Operating Your Snow Thrower section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool.

See Figure 14.

 

Traction

Shift

 

 

 

 

Drive Clutch

Auger

 

 

 

 

Lever

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean-out

 

 

 

 

 

Tool

 

Gas Cap

 

Chute Directional

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge

Oil Fill

 

Control

 

 

Chute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rope

 

 

Shift Lever

 

 

Start

 

 

Ignition

 

Handle

Auger

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

Key

 

 

 

Model 664 Shown

Control

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 14

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Unpacking Before AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose Parts In CartonAttaching Shift Rod Hardware D Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware F Attaching Clutch Cables Hardware DAttaching The Chute Directional Control Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower To Engage Augers To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive Electric Starter If equippedDrift Cutters If Equipped Chute Clean-out ToolOperating Tips Making Adjustments Traction Control and Shift LeverAuger Control Chute AssemblyAdjusting Shift Rod Skid ShoesMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationEngine Belt Removal and ReplacementServicing Your Snow Thrower Shave Plate and Skid ShoesFriction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionPage Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Part Description Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Handle LH Drive Clutch Size Models 614E Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for