Simplicity 1380 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Operation
FULL TRACTION
_r'_ Easy TurnTM
Lever
Released
Both Wheels Drive
i
EASY TURN TM TRACTION
"_EasyTurn TM
Lever
Engaged
Right Wheel Freewheels,
Left Wheel Drives
Figure 6. Easy Turn Control
EASY TURN TM FREEWHEELING AND
TRACTION DRIVE LOCK
While Clearing Snow:
For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze
the Easy Turn TM lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy
Turn TM lever releases the right traction wheel but allows
the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 6). Releasing
the Easy Turn TM lever automatically engages both drive
wheels for full traction.
NOTE: The Easy TurnTM lever will be more difficult to
activate under a heavy load. Activate the lever before
beginning a turn.
When Pushing the Snowthrower:
For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, disen-
gage the right wheel using the traction lock pin (See
Figure 7.)
1. Turn the unit off, remove the engine key, and discon-
nect the spark plug wire.
Figure 7. Traction Drive Lock
A. Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel)
B. Pin in Inner Hole (Drive)
2. To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the
Traction Lock Pin through the outer hole in the right
axle. The unit can now be pushed with minimal resis-
tance.
3. To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, align the hole in
the hub with the inner hole in the axle, and install the
Traction Lock Pin.
NOTE: Be sure both wheels are locked (locking pin in
inner hole) when clearing snow.
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