Operation
FULL TRACTION
Easy Turn™
Lever
Released
Both Wheels Drive
EASY TURN™ TRACTION
Easy Turn™
Lever
Engaged
Left Wheel Freewheels,
Right Wheel Drives
Figure 5. Easy Turn Control
EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND
TRACTION DRIVE LOCK
While Clearing Snow:
For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 5). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the left traction wheel but allows the right wheel to continue driving (Figure 5). Releasing the Easy Turn™ lever automatically engages both drive wheels for full traction.
NOTE: The Easy Turn™ lever will be more difficult to activate under a heavy load. Activate the lever before beginning a turn.
When Pushing the Snowthrower:
(Units without Easy Turn)
For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, disen- gage the right wheel using the traction lock pin (See Figure 6.)
1.Turn the unit off, remove the engine key, and discon- nect the spark plug wire.
A | B |
Figure 6. Traction Drive Lock
A.Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel)
B.Pin in Inner Hole (Drive)
2.To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the Traction Lock Pin (A, Figure 6) through the outer hole in the right axle. The unit can now be pushed with minimal resistance.
3.To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, align the hole in the hub with the inner hole in the axle, and install the Traction Lock Pin (B).
NOTE: Be sure both wheels are locked (locking pin in inner hole) when clearing snow.
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