OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from auger and impeller.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 9 for all Controls and Features locations.
Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Bail
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Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Bail against the Handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will vary according to snow depth and moisture content.
Release bail (2) to stop movement.
NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to be cleared, press down on the handlebars enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch without engaging the attachment drive clutch.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Bail
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Squeeze Attachment Clutch Bail against handlebar (1) to engage attachment. Release both clutch bails (2) to disengage power and apply brake to attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the attachment clutch bail is engaged, the attachment drive may be frozen. Immediately release the attachment clutch bail and move the unit into a heated area to thaw.
Choke Control Knob
Ignition Switch
Key Switch has two positions:
1.“Stop” - pulled out
2.“Run” - pushed in
2NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
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Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off.
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Speed Selector
The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in a forward or reverse direction when positioned in notch of speed.
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(6) Fastest
(1) Slowest
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without declutching.
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