15
Operation
Engaging the Drive and Auger Controls
1. With the throttle control in the fast position, move shift lever
into one of the four forward (F) or one reverse (R) positions.
Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace
you’re comfortable with. When selecting a drive speed, use
slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the
snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the auger
will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
Do not reposition the shift lever
(change speeds or direction of travel)
without first releasing the drive control
and bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop.
Shifting between speeds or directions while the drive control is
is engaged will result in premature wear
to the snow thrower’s drive system.
4. Release both the auger control and the drive control to
redirect the discharge chute.
5. To move from forward to reverse, release the drive control
and the auger control and allow the rotating augers to stop
before moving the shift lever to a new position.
6. ALWAYS release the auger and drive control and turn the
engine off before dislodging snow accumulation from the
augers or unclogging the discharge chute. ALWAYS use the
clean-out tool provided. NEVER use your hands at any time
to dislodge snow form the augers or unclog the discharge
chute.
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CAUTION
