Manual Chute Directional Control

Proceed as follows to utilize the manual chute directional control:

1.Remove the cotter pin from either of the holes furthest from the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly.

2.Push in the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up with the third hole in the chute rotation assembly. See

Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2

3.Reinsert the cotter pin through this hole and the chute control rod as shown in Figure 4-2.

4.Grasp the indented portion of the chute control rod and manually rotate the chute assembly to the right or to the left. See Figure 4-3.

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 rearward to one of the four positions.

Transport

Raises the snow thrower auger housing for easy transport.

Snow-covered Gravel

Raises the snow thrower auger housing so that its shave plate leaves gravel undisturbed while clearing snow.

Normal Snow

Adjusts the tracks to be level, for full auger housing contact with the ground.

Packed Snow

Locks the auger housing down to the ground for hard- packed or icy snow conditions.

Chute Clean-out Tool

WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:

1.Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.

2.Stop the engine. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.

Remove the key.

3.Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing.

4.Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute assembly.

5.Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower’s engine.

While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.

Figure 4-3

14Section 4 — Controls and Features