Snow Thrower Operating Controls - Yard Machines 24788345 Operation Manual

SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS
Model 140
Auger
Control
Handle
Model 140
(w/ Optional Ext. Models 150,151
Chute Crank)
AJger 1
Control
_'4andle
_. Chute
Models 142,152
172,173
AJger
Control
Handle
_Crank Chut
T_ E1
Figure 11
Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage
the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the
control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage. See "Operating Tips"
under "Operating the Snow Thrower" for more detail.
Chute Crank - Located on right side of dash panel, See Figure 11. The Chute Crank determines the direction
snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left. Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the
right,
_ Greater
Distance
Less
Distance
Hand
Knob
Figure 12
Discharge Chute - The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance the snow is thrown. The distance snow
is thrown can be adjusted by tilting the discharge chute up for greater distance, or tilting down for less distance.
Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust, Tilt the chute to desired position, and tighten
hand knob. See Figure 12.
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