Yard Machines 152, 140 manual Snow Thrower Operating Controls

SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS

	Model 140
Model 140	(w/ Optional	Model 150	Model 152
	Chute Crank)

	Auger	Auger	Auger
Auger			Control
	Control	Control
Control			Handle
	Handle	Handle
Handle			Chute
		Chute
			Crank
Chute	Chute	Crank
Crank	Crank

Figure 11

Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage. See “Operating Tips” under “Operating the Snow Thrower” for more detail.

Chute Crank - Located on right side of dash panel. See Figure 11. The Chute Crank determines the direction snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left. Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Greater

Distance

Less

Distance

Hand

Knob

Figure 12

Discharge Chute - The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance the snow is thrown. The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by tilting the discharge chute up for greater distance, or tilting down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to desired position, and tighten hand knob. See Figure 12.

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