Know Your Snow Thrower - Yard-Man 7L3 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
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WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
DriveControl/AugerControl L ock
The drive control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop. See Figure 5.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger
control is engaged along with the drive control, the
operator can release the auger control (on the left
handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release
both controls to stop the augers and track drive.
IMPORTANT:Always release drive control before
changing speeds.
AugerControl
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Drive
control must also be released.) See Figure 5.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Teston page 9 prior to
operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all
instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to
verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by
adjusting the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute
tilt control forward to decrease the distance, and
backwards to increase distance. See Figure 5.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by positioning the skid shoes. Refer to Skid
ShoeAdjustment on page 11.
ShiftLever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel and is used to determine both ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight
positions. See Figure 5.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with
position number one (1) being the slowest speed.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with
position number one (1) being the slowest speed.
IMPORTANT:Always release drive control before
changing speeds.
ChuteDirectional C ontrol
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 5.