will continue to rotate until the traction control lever/Free Hand control lever is released.

8.If desired, if equipped, use the grip warmer switch (L) to turn on the heated hand grips.

Stopping the Snowthrower

1.Release the auger control lever (A, Figure 3).

2.Release the traction control lever (F).

3.Stop the engine. Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine instructions.

Wheel Release - Lock Knob (if equipped)

Some models are equipped with a drive wheel release that allows you to disengage one of the drive wheels, for easier transporting of the unit with the engine off.

Models with Traction Lock Knob: Wheels equipped with a traction lock knob (A, Figure 6) can be completely released by pulling the knob out away from the wheel until the locking pin is disengaged from the wheel. Then rotate the knob so the pin does not re-engage the wheel. Reverse this process to engage the drive wheel.

Easy Turn™ Traction Control (if equipped) 6

For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy

Turn traction control lever (Figure 4).

NOTE: The Easy Turn will be more difficult to activate under a heavy load. Activate the level before beginning a turn.

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Engaging the Easy Turn traction control lever releases one of

the traction wheels, but allows the other wheel to continue driving. Releasing the Easy Turn traction control lever automatically engages both drive wheels for full traction (Figure 5).

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ReproducWheel tionRelease - Lock Pins (if equipped)

Wheels equipped with a traction lock pin (A, Figure 7) can be completely released by removing the pin and installing it in the ter axle hole. Reverse this process to engage the drive wheel.

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