Section 6: Controls; Chute Crank; Shift Lever; Auger Drive - Yard-Man 31AE553F401 Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Auger
Drive
Clutch
Throttle
Control
Choke
ignition
Switch
Headlight
Chute
Shift
Tilt
Lever
Control
Chute
Crank
• The snow thrower has been shown here from an upside down
*
perspective in order to better explain the controls. Please note
that the snow thrower cannot be operated in this position.
Figure 10
(Refer to Figure 10 for illustration of controls
described below.)

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of
eight positions. Use the shift lever to determine
ground speed.
Forward—one of six speeds. Position number one
(1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the
fastest.
Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds. "R" closest to the
operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.

AUGER DRIVE

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 must also be released.)
TRIGGER LEVER
The left and right turn triggers are located on the
underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering your snowthrower. Squeeze the right turn
trigger when turning right and the left trigger when
turning left.
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH
LOCK
The traction drive clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you
can turn the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is
engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the
operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the
left handle) and the augers will remain engaged.
Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the
Fuel
augers and wheel drive (auger drive clutch must also
Shut-Off
be released).
Valve
Electric

CHUTE CRANK

Starter
Primer
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
Trigger
Lever
turn chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Electric Cord
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
CHUTE TILT CONTROL
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,
toward the rear to increase.
HEADLIGHT
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine. When blowing
snow, always run engine with throttle in the fast
position.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition key switch must be inserted completely
in the switch before the unit will start. Do not attempt
to turn the key.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve, located under the fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from tank. Make sure it is not
turned off before starting the engine.
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