Auger Control
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The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock
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The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en- gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.
IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Heated Handles Switch (If Equipped)
This switch is located on the rear of the snow thrower dash panel. To activate the heated handles, toggle the switch to the “ON” position to generate heat within the handle grips. Toggle the switch to the “OFF” position after using the snow thrower.
NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to, not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment.
Four-Way Chute Control™
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel.
•To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the button on the
•To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the
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Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for
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.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The
1.Release both the auger control and the drive/auger control lock.
2.Stop the engine by pushing the rocker switch to the “OFF” position, pull out the safety key.
3.Remove the
4.Use the
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6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.
WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
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WARNING
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while performing any adjust- ments or repairs on it.
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting engine or operating snow thrower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
Augers | Headlight |
| When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into | The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. |
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