Yard Machines 140 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS
Figure 11
Auger Control Handle -
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and
disengage the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the
augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage. See
“Operating Tips” under “Operating the Snow Thrower” for more detail.
Chute Crank
-
Located on right side of dash panel. See Figure 11. The Chute Crank determines the direction
snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left. Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the
right.
Figure 12
Discharge Chute -
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance the snow is thrown. The distance
snow is thrown can be adjusted by tilting the discharge chute up for greater distance, or tilting down for less
distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to desired position,
and tighten hand knob. See Figure 12.
Model 140
Model 150
Model 152
Auger
Control
Handle
Chute
Crank
Auger
Control
Handle
Auger
Control
Handle
Chute
Crank
Chute
Crank
Model 140
(w/ Optional
Chute Crank)
Chute
Crank
Auger
Control
Handle
Hand
Knob
Greater
Distance
Less
Distance