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SECTION 5: CONTROLS
Auger
Chute
Drive_
Tilt
Clutch
Control
Traction Control/
Left
Trigger
Lever \
Chute
Right
Directional
Trigger
Lever
Control
Figure 10
SHIFT LEVER
(See Figures 10 and 11)
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel. The shift lever may be
moved into one of eight positions.
Run
engine with throttle in the fast position.
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 (alt the way back)
is the faster of the two.
Figure 11
AUGER
CONTROL
(See Figure 10)
The auger
control
clutch
is located
on the left
handle.
Squeeze
the
clutch
grip to engage
the
augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action.
(Traction control clutch must also be released.)
TRACTION
CONTROL/AUGER
CLUTCH
LOCK
(See Figure 10)
The traction control clutch
is located on the right
handle.
Squeeze
the
traction
control
clutch
to
engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you
can
turn
the
chute
directional
control
without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger
control clutch is engaged with the traction control
clutch engaged, the operator can release the auger
control clutch (on the left handle) and the augers will
remain engaged. Release the traction control clutch
to stop both the augers and wheel drive
(auger
control clutch must also be released).
TRIGGER
LEVERS
(See Figure 10)
The trigger levers are located on the underside
of
the handles and are used to help you steer your
snow thrower. To turn right, squeeze the right trigger
lever and guide the snow thrower to the right. To
turn left, squeeze the left trigger lever and guide the
snow thrower to the left. These controls should be
used while operating
your snow thrower
in open
areas until you become familiar with their operation.
Lift both triggers for easy transport when the engine
is not running.
CHUTE
DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL
(See Figure 10)
The chute directional control is located on left hand
side of the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute directional control as follows:
1.
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2.
Crank counterclockwise
to discharge to the right.
CHUTE
TILT
CONTROL
(See Figure 10)
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
(See Figure 10)
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Figure 12)
The throttle
control is located
on the engine.
It
regulates the speed of the engine.
SAFETY
IGNITION
SWITCH
(See Figure 12)
The ignition
key must
be inserted
in the switch
before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel
tank,
controls
fuel
flow from tank.
Fuel Fill
Muffler_
Oil Fill Plug
/
Cap
Muffler
_7_-" __
Fuel
Guard _
_ _----__
Tan k
Primer
_
_--%
_'1
Starter
Carburetor _
_=_
_Handle
Cover _
_.
_\\ _-_Y_--_
Y
Electric
_
_
_T_Starter
Choke
__
Button
Igniti°n_
7
_
_)l;_
Oil Drain
Key
Control
_
)j////'_&_
Plug
Lever
__
(if Equipped)
Figure 12
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