SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
•See Figure 9 to identify all the controls described below.
Traction Control / Auger
Control Lock
Gas Tank
Discharge
Chute
Auger | Electric |
| Traction Control / | |
Control | Auger Control Lock | |||
| Switch | Stay Warm | ||
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| Grips Switch | ||
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| Stay Warm Grips | ||
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| Shift | |
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| Lever | |
Left Wheel | Chute | Right Wheel | ||
Tilt | ||||
Steering Control | Steering Control | |||
Control | ||||
Auger
Skid 
Shoe
Figure 9
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle. See Figure 9. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can operate the electric chute rotation switch without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the traction control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).
IMPORTANT: Always release traction control before changing speeds.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control must also be released in order to stop the auger.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine both ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions for speed and direction variations as described below. Always release traction control before changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward
(F)speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.
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