SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Compare the figure below with your equipment and be familiar with its controls before starting it.
Headlight
Traction Control /
Shift Lever
Auger Control Lock
Chute Tilt Control
Auger Drive Control
Fuel Tank
Oil Fill
Discharge Chute
Chute Crank
Wheel Steering
Control
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Auger
Skid Shoe
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Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
Shift Lever
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
The shift lever is located in the center
of the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved
into any of eight positions.
6
5
4
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the traction control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger
control must also be released).
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2
F 1
IMPORTANT: Always release traction
control before changing speeds.
Forward: The snow thrower has six
forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)
is the slowest and position six (6) is
the fastest.
R R1
R2
IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before
changing speeds.
Reverse: The snow thrower has two
reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower
of the two.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the
left handle. Squeeze the auger
control to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing
action. The traction control must also
be released in order to stop auger.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance.
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