Snapper 1428 Operator's Manual page 22

Operation
FULL TRACTION
Easy Turn TM
Lever
Released
Both Wheels Drive
EASY TURN
TM
TRACTION
Engaged
Left Wheel Freewheels,
Y
Turn
TM
Lever
Figure 24. Easy Turn Control
Right Wheel Drives
EASY TURN
TM
FREEWHEELING AND
TRACTION DRIVE LOCK
While Clearing Snow:
For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze
the Easy Turn
TM
lever (Figure 24). Engaging the
Easy Turn
TM
lever releases the left traction wheel but
allows the right wheel to continue driving (Figure 24).
Releasing the Easy Turn TMlever automatically engages
both drive wheels for full traction.
NOTE: The Easy Turn
TM
lever will be more difficult to
activate under a heavy load. Activate the lever before
beginning a turn.
Figure 25. Traction Drive Lock
When Pushing the Snowthrower:
(Units without Easy Turn)
For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, dis-
engage the right wheel using the traction lock pin (See
Figure 25).
1. Turn the unit off, remove the engine key, and discon-
nect the spark plug wire.
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