Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock*

The track drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the track drive. Release to stop.

Note: Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive system.

*On this model, the drive control also locks the auger control so that you can operate the chute control handle without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the augers and the wheel drive.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.

Chute Assembly

Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.

Recoil Starter Handle

This handle is used to manually start the engine.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

Track Steering Controls

The left and right track steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and they are used to assist in steering the snow thrower. Squeeze the right track control when turning right, squeeze the left control when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls.

NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow thrower with both track steering controls held in simultaneously.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel.

•To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the right or to the left.

•To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.

Track Lock Lever

The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions.

Transport

Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.

Normal Snow

Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact.

Packed Snow

Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions.

Section 4 — Controls and Features

 

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