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Operating the Traction
Drive
To operate the traction drive, you must operate the
snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged.
Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive
on page 9.
1. To engage the
traction drive,
squeeze the left
hand (traction)
lever to the
handgrip.
2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction
lever.
3. Check to ensure that the speed selector operates
properly:
If the snowthrower does not move or moves
forward when it is in Position R1, remove the
trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn
the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed control rod, then install the trunnion.
If the snowthrower does not move or moves
rearward when it is in Position 1 (forward),
remove the trunnion from the speed selector
lever, turn the trunnion upward
(counterclockwise) on the speed control rod,
then install the trunnion.
Note: Refer to the relevant steps in Installing the
Traction Control Linkage on page 7.
Note: If the snowthrower moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction
cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction
Cable on page 17) or take the snowthrower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Operating the Speed
Selector
The speed selector has
6 forward and 2 reverse
gears. To change
speeds, release the
traction lever and shift
the speed selector lever
to the desired position.
The lever locks in a
notch at each speed
selection.
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Operating the Auger/
Impeller Drive
1. To engage the
auger/ impeller
drive, squeeze the
right hand (auger/
impeller) lever to
the handgrip.
2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right
hand lever.
Important: When you engage both the auger/impeller
lever and the traction lever, the traction lever locks
the auger/impeller lever down, freeing your right
hand. To release both levers, simply release the left
hand (traction) lever.
3. If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when
you release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate
the snowthrower. Check the auger/impeller cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Cable on page 17) and adjust it if necessary.
Otherwise, take the snowthrower to an Authorized
Dealer for service.
If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when
you release the auger/impeller lever, you could
seriously injure yourself or others.
Do not operate the snowthrower. Take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Operating the Quick Stick
Push and hold the blue trigger cap down to use the
Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the
chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the
discharge chute and chute deflector into position.
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