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Operating Controls
Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. See Figure 6 and follow descriptions given below. Know
how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Chute ( Traction Control
Shift Leve_ ger Control
Gas Fill
Discharge
Chute
Chute Directional
,.--Control
Auger
Plate
*_Skid Shoe
Figure 6
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located below the handle panel and
should be used to determine ground speed. There are
five forward and two reverse speeds on this unit--
positionone (1) is the slowest and positionfive (5) is the
fastest; among reverse speeds, R2 isfaster.
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.
Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. 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.
Throttle Control
The throtttecontrol islocated on the engine. Itregulates
the speed of the engine.
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch to start
the unit. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is
not in use. Do not turn ignition key.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged
discharge chute. Refer to page 10 for instructions on
how to properly use it.
,_ WARNING: Never use hand to clear a
your
clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
To Stop Engine
Move throttle control to "stop" or "off" position; remove
ignition key and disconnect spark plug.