SECTION 5: OPERATION
OPERATING CONTROLS
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 8.
Forward - There are six speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse - There are two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.
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TRACTION / AUGER CONTROL LOCK
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same control also locks the auger control so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged with the traction control engaged, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger control must also be released). See Figure 8.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. See Figure 8.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:
1.Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2.Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH
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. See Figure 10.
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FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel
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Figure 9
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CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL |
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CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT |
COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT |
Figure 8
AUGER CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8.
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