Drive Control / | Right Wheel Steering Control |
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Auger Control Lock | Shift Lever |
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Headlights | Chute Tilt Control |
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Auger Control |
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Fuel Tank |
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Discharge |
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Chute | Chute |
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| Directional Control | Recoil | |
Chute |
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| Choke | Box | |
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| Safety Ignition | Closed | |
Auger | Key |
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Skid Shoe | Throttle Control | Open |
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Auger Control |
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be released in order to stop the auger.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, and backwards to increase distance. See Figure 8.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.To change the direction which snow is thrown, rotate chute directional control as follows:
•Clockwise to discharge to the left.
•Counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Headlights
When properly connected, both headlights illuminate whenever the engine is running.
WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Use the
This item, along with the electric cord, is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie and remove the electric cord before operating the snow thrower.
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Wheel Steering Controls
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering the snow thrower.
•Squeeze the right wheel steering control when turning right; squeeze the left control when turning left.
•Operate the snow thrower in open areas until becoming familiar with these controls.
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