Section 6: Controls - Yard Machines 611 Operator's Manual

TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire
pressure.
NOTE:
If the tire pressure is not equal in both
tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Auger Drive Clutch
Chute Crank
Shift Lever
Figure 17
SHIFT LEVER
(See Figure 17)
The shift lever is located below the handle panel.
The shift lever may be moved into one of seven
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 clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
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.
Traction Drive Clutch
CHUTE CRANK
(See Figure 17)
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:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the
right.
THROTTLE CONTROL
(See Figure 18)
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine.
SAFETY IGNITION KEY
(See Figure 18)
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch
before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL CUTOFF VALVE
The fuel cutoff valve, located under the fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from tank.
Choke
Ignition
Throttle
Key
Control
11
Closed
Open
Primer
Figure 18
Rope
Start
Handle