Section 3: Snowthrower And Engine Controls; Snowthrower Controls; Auger Drive Control Lever; Wheel Drive Control Lever - Troy-Bilt 5210R Owner's/Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: SNOW THROWER AND
ENGINE CONTROLS
This Section describes the location and function of
the various controls you will need to use when oper-
ating the snowthrower. For complete step-by-step
operating instructions, please refer to "Section 4:
Operation".
SNOW THROWER CONTROLS
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Figure 3-1
Auger Drive Control Lever
(Figure 3-1, Item A)
This lever is located on the top of the right-hand
handlebar tube in front of the grip. It is used to
engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Moving this lever down and holding it against the
handlebar will make the auger rotate. To stop the auger,
simply release the lever.
Wheel Drive Control Lever
(Figure 3-1, Item B)
This lever is located on the top of the left-hand
handlebar tube in front of the grip. It is used to
engage or disengage drive to the wheels.
Moving this lever down and holding it against the
handlebar will make the wheels turn [when the shift
handle is not in (N) Neutral]. To stop the wheels from
turning, simply release the lever.
Discharge Chute Control Crank
(Figure 3-1, Item C)
The discharge chute control crank is located on the
left-hand side of the rear lip of the handlebar control
panel.
Turning the discharge chute control crank clock-
wise will turn the discharge chute to the right. Turning
the discharge chute control crank counterclockwise
will turn the discharge chute to the left. It will take
approximately 8'/2 turns of the discharge chute con-
trol crank to move the discharge chute from full left to
full right.
When throwing snow, turn the discharge chute so
that it throws the snow downwind (as long as down-
wind is in a safe direction).
When you begin a turn (while throwing snow),
remember to move the discharge chute so that the
snow is always being discharged downwind.
Discharge Chute Deflector Cap
(Figure 3-2, Item D)
This control is used to direct the vertical angle of
snow discharge. This angle is adjusted by moving the
lever on the side of the deflector cap outward, mov-
ing the deflector cap up or down as required, and
then releasing the lever.
Usually keep the angle of snow discharge low
(especially in windy conditions).
Shift Handle (Figure 3-3, Item DO)
The shift handle is located on the right-hand side
of the rear of the chassis. It is used to select one of
three forward speeds [(3) High, (2) Medium, or (1)
Low], (N) Neutral, or (R) Reverse. In the (N) Neutral
position, the wheels are free to turn and you can eas-
ily push the snowthrower. However, you can push the
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