Adjusting The Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoes.
1.
Place skid shoes in the low position to remove
snow close to the ground. Place skid shoes in a
higher position to remove snow from uneven
ground. See Figure 19.
Low Position
High Position
2.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to
desired position. Make certain the entire bottom
surface of skid shoe is against the ground to
avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten
nuts and bolts securely.
Skid
Shoe
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Figure 19
WARNING: It is not recommended
that you operate this snow thrower on
gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger
causing an injury and/or damage to the
snow thrower.
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
SHIFT LEVER
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine. See Figure 21
(See Figure 22 for Model 642 and 662. See Figure
23 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast
position. Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH
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
Forward—Five forward speeds: position one (1) is
the slowest; position five (5) is the fastest.
Reverse—One reverse (R) speed.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
VALVE
Closed
The fuel shut-off valve,
located under fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from
tank. (If equipped)
NOTE: Model 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 has seven
positions.
Open
AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH
Figure 20
See Figure 20.
(See Figure 22 for Model 642 and 662. See Figure
23 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow
throwing action.
Starter
Handle
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
(See Figure 22 for Model 642 and 662. See Figure
23 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The traction drive clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
CHUTE CRANK
Ignition
Key
(See Figure 22 for Model 642 and 662. See Figure
23 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.
Primer
Choke
Throttle
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute crank as follows:
Figure 21
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
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