Stop The Snowthrower - Briggs & Stratton 1695906 Operator's Manual

3. Press the chute deflector switch (B) to the UP/DOWN position
to control the angle of the chute deflector. See Discharge
Chute and Deflector in this section.
4. Press the heated hand grip switch (C) to the UP/DOWN
position to warm the hand grips.
5. Fully press and hold the auger control lever (D) to engage
auger rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will
disengage the auger - unless the Free-Hand™ control has
been activated.
6. Fully press and hold the traction and Free-Hand™ control
lever (E) to engage the traction drive and begin moving the
snowthrower. To disengage the traction drive, completely
release the lever.
7. When BOTH levers are pressed, the Free-Hand™ control is
activated. This allows you to release the auger control lever to
use the other controls. The auger will continue to rotate until
the traction/Free-Hand™ control lever is released.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before
moving the speed select lever.
8. Use the speed select lever (F) to select the forward drive
speed. Set the speed select lever to one of the following
positions as determined by snow conditions:
1-2 Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3 Moderate
4-5 Very Light
6 Transport
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, full throttle be
maintained and no attempt be made to clear the full width
of the unit.
9. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (D).
10. To move the snowthrower backwards, move the speed select
lever into either first or second reverse position and engage
the traction control lever.
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STOP THE SNOWTHROWER

1. Release the auger control lever (C, Figure 4).
2. Release the traction control lever (D).
3. Turn the ON/OFF key (A, Figure 13) to the OFF position
4. Move the throttle control lever (B) to SLOW and then to the
STOP position.
5. Remove the key. Keep the key out of the reach of children.
6. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve (C) to the
closed position.
WARNING: Read Operator's Manual before operating
machine. This machine can be dangerous if used
carelessly.
• Never operate the snowthrower without all guards, covers,
and shields in place.
• Never direct discharge towards windows or allow
bystanders near machine while engine is running.
• Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating position.
• Disconnect spark plug before unclogging the impeller
housing or the discharge chute and before making repairs
or adjustments.
• When leaving the machine, remove the safety key. To
reduce the risk of fire, keep the machine clean and free
from spilled gas, oil, and debris.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in an
enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any
moving parts on engine and snowthrower.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can exceed 150°F
(66°C). Avoid these areas.
• DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or
be near snowthrower while it is operating.
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