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14 Section 4 — controlS and FeatureS
Manual Chute Directional Control
Proceed as follows to utilize the manual chute directional control:
Remove the cotter pin from either of the holes furthest
from the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly.
2. Push in the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up
with the third hole in the chute rotation assembly. See
Figure 4-2
3. Reinsert the cotter pin through this hole and the chute
Grasp the indented portion of the chute control rod and
manually rotate the chute assembly to the right or to the
Figure 4-3
Track Lock Lever
The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow
thrower and is used to select the position of the auger
housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever
to the right, then forward or rearward to one of the four
positions.
Transport
Raises the snow thrower auger housing for easy transport.
Snow-covered Gravel
Raises the snow thrower auger housing so that its shave
plate leaves gravel undisturbed while clearing snow.
Normal Snow
Adjusts the tracks to be level, for full auger housing contact
with the ground.
Packed Snow
Locks the auger housing down to the ground for hard-
packed or icy snow conditions.
Chute Clean-out Tool
WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2.
Remove the key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.