OPERATION

HIGH POSITION

KNOB

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

LOW POSITION

FIG. 13

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14)

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.

Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow.

Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 14

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15)

SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.

Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system.

Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever.

Press downward on the speed control lever and move lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac- tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever when traction drive control lever is engaged. Damage to the snow thrower can result.

Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

DRIVE SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 15

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Poulan 187877 owner manual To Throw Snow See Fig, To Move Forward and Backward See Fig

187877 specifications

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