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OPERATION
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the
speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the
STOP position.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
HEATED GRIPS
(if so equipped)
This switch is located on the rear of the snow thrower dash panel. To
activate the heated handles, toggle the switch to the “ON” position to
generate heat within the handle grips. Toggle the switch to the “OFF”
position after using the snow thrower.
HEADLIGHTS
(if so equipped)
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside
of the handles. Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left
control to turn left.
NOTE
: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar
with these controls.
AUGER CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the auger and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
DRIVE CONTROL/ AUGER CONTROL LOCK
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing
process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously 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 wheel drive.
NOTE
: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive
system.
FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL™
The four-way chute control™ (Joystick) is located on the left side of the
handle panel.
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To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the
button on the chute control lever and pivot the chute control lever
to the right or to the left.
•
To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the
chute control lever forward to tilt the chute down and backward to
tilt the chute up.
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