SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Figure 16
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located below the handle panel. See Figure 16. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. There are five forward and two reverse speeds on this snow thrower. Among the forward speeds, position one
(1)is the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest. Among reverse speeds, R2 is the faster.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the augers. See Figure 16.
Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 16.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 16.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. See Figure 16. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:
•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Safety Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use. Do not turn ignition key. See Figure 16.
Fuel
The fuel
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