Controls - Bolens Premium 500 Series Operator's Manual

Controls and Features
Chute Assembly
Drift Cutters
(optional)
Clean Out
Tool
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and
illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and direction of travel.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest
and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2)
is the faster.
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Drive Control
Shift Lever
Headlight (optional)
Augers
4 Way Chute Directional Control
Skid Shoe
Fig. 4-1
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions . Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
Headlight (if so equipped)
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Auger Control
Heated Grip (optional)
Steering Trigger Control (optional)
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