OPERATION
•Press downward on chute defl ector control lever and move lever forward to lower the defl ector and decrease the distance. Move lever back to raise the defl ector and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.
TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)
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.
TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 15
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)
•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.
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 16
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 17)
Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each handle.When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction.
•To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.
•To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.
LH TURN | RH TURN |
TRIGGER | TRIGGER |
FIG. 17
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk, place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
11 damage or damage to the snow thrower.
