Controls & Features

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EZ Chute

Auger Control

Recoil Starter Handle

Chute Rotation

Control

Low-Crank

Chute Assembly

Drift Cutters

Auger

Shave Plate

Figure 4-1

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow

Chute Assembly

thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this

 

manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow

EZ Chute (If so equipped)

thrower depicted may differ from yours.

Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute

Engine Controls

handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function

which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the side of

the discharge chute before pivoting the discharge chute upward

of the controls on the engine.

or downward. Retighten the knob once the desired position has

Auger

been achieved.

Low-Crank Chute Assembly (If so equipped)

When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger

Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute

housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles

rotation control. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the

on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they

angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the

come in contact with the pavement.

side of the discharge chute before pivoting the discharge chute

Auger Control

upward or downward. Retighten the knob once the desired

Located on the upper handle, the auger control is used to

position has been achieved.

Shave Plate

engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control

against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to

The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as

disengage.

the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the

 

 

pavement’s surface to be discharged.

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