Controls

& Operation

SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS

Auger Control

A.Auger Control - This control engages and disen- gages the auger. Pull the control back against handle to engage the auger, (this will pull snowthrower for- ward if auger is in contact with the ground). Release the auger control to stop rotation of auger.

Deflector Controls

B.Chute Direction Control - The chute direction con- trol (B, Figures 4 & 5) allows the discharge chute to be rotated to throw snow in the desired direction.

Snow may be thrown at any angle from straight left to straight forward, to straight right.

The length of the chute direction control can be adjusted. Remove the cotter pin (A, Figure 5) to extend or shorten the rod to desired length, then rein- stall the pin.

C.Chute Deflector - Controls the distance snow is thrown. Tilting the chute deflector (C, Figure 4) UP provides a higher stream and greater distance, while tilting the deflector DOWN provides a lower stream and less distance.

A

C

B

D

Figure 5. Snowthrower Controls

A

B

Figure 4. Discharge Chute Control Adjustment

A.Cotter Pin

B.Chute Direction Control

A

Auger

Engages auger when pulled

 

Control

back, and disengages auger

 

 

when released.

 

 

 

B

Chute

Rotates discharge chute to

 

Direction

desired direction

 

Control

 

 

 

 

C

Chute

Controls vertical angle snow is

 

Deflector

thrown.

 

 

 

D

Clean-Out

Use to remove objects and clear

 

Tool

the chute or auger.

 

 

 

Clean-Out Tool

D.Clean-Out Tool - Use to remove objects and clear the discharge chute or auger.

DANGER

DO NOT clean out discharge chute with hands. Contact with moving parts in the chute will cause serious injury. Use clean-out tool provided with machine.

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Snapper 520E manual Snowthrower Controls, Auger Control, Deflector Controls, Clean-Out Tool

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