Section 6: Controls - Yard Machines E762F Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Auger
Drive
Clutch
Left
Track
Control
Figure 17
SHIFT LEVER
(See Figure 17)
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.
Forward—one of five speeds. Position number one
(1) is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the
fastest.
Reverse—two reverse speeds; R1 and R2. R2 is the
faster reverse speed.
AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH
(See Figure 17)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow
throwing action. (Traction drive clutch must also
be released.)
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
(See Figure 17)
The traction drive clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Shift
Traction
Lever
Drive
Clutch
Right
Track
Control
Chute
Crank
CHUTE CRANK
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS
The left and right track controls are located on the
underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering your snow thrower. See Figure 17. Squeeze
the right track control when turning right, squeeze
the left control when turning left. Operate your snow
thrower in open areas until you become familiar with
these controls.
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 housing and the method of track operation. See
Figure 18. Move the lever to the right, then forward
or backward to one of the three positions.
Transport—Raises the front end of the snow
thrower for easy transport. May also be used on
gravel driveways to clear snow and leave gravel
undisturbed.
Normal Snow—Allows the tracks to be suspended
independently for continuous ground contact.
Packed Snow—Locks the front end of the snow
thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy
snow conditions.
Track
Lock Lever
Packed
Snow
11
(See Figure 17)
Transport
Normal
Snow
Figure 18