Operation

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Set Track Position

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.

To Engage Drive

1.With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move the shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you are comfortable with.

2.Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

To Engage Augers

To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.

To Steer

With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn left.

Engage Heated Grips

To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position. See Fig. 5-1.

Caution: It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated grip becomes too hot, turn it off.

Figure 5-1

Move the track lock lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Fig. 5-2.

NOTE: When positioning the track lock lever into one of the three operating locations, apply a downward force on the right handle with your left hand while you shift the track lock lever into the desired position with your right hand.

Top View

 

Packed Snow

Track

Normal Snow

 

Lock

Transport

Lever

 

Figure 5-2

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