Husqvarna ST 230P Operator's Manual page 10

USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 13)
In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may
become clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool
to dislodge this blockage.
When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make
certain all controls are disengaged and the
auger/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Release the auger control lever and shut off the engine.
• Remove the clean-out tool from its mounting clip.
Grasp the tool firmly by the handle while pushing and
twisting the tool into the discharge chute to dislodge
the blockage.
After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the
clean-out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.
• Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe
direction (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects
are in the direction of discharge) before restarting engine.
• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control lever
to the handle to clear snow from the auger housing and
the discharge chute.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CLEAN-OUT
TOOL
MOUNTING
CLIP
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 14)
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
lever located on the left side handle.
• Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage
the drive system.
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
OPERATION
FIG. 13
SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed
control lever.
• Push right on the speed control lever and move lever to
de sired po si tion BE FORE engaging the trac tion drive
control lever. Be sure lever springs back and locks into
desired position.
CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver
when traction drive control lever is en gaged.
Damage to the snow thrower can result.
• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds
are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It
is recommended that you use a slower speed until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers
are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the
auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow
you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust
the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow
throwing process.
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 15)
Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow
thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each
handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the
drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to
turn in that direction.
• To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.
• To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.
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DRIVE
SPEED
CONTROL
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 14
LH TURN
TRIGGER
FIG. 15
AUGER
LEVER