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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
Be familiar with all the
controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the machine and disengage
them quickly.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine. See Figure 18.
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.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (If Equipped)
The fuel shut-off valve,
located under fuel tank,
control fuel flow from tank.
See Figure 17.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Shift Lever
(See Figure 19 for Models 602, 642, and 662.) See
Figure 20 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 positions
Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the
shift lever to determine ground speed.
Forward-Five forward speeds: position one (1) is the
slowest; position five (5) is the fastest.
Reverse-One reverse (R) speed.
NOTE:
Model 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 has five
forward positions and two reverse.
Auger Control Clutch
(See for Model 602, 642, and 662. See Figure 20 for
Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The auger control clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing
action.
Traction Control Clutch
(See Figure 19 for Model 602, 642, and 662. See
Figure 20 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The traction control clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Chute Directional Control
(See Figure 19 for Model 602, 642, and 662. See
Figure 20 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The chute directional control is located on the left hand
side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in
which the snow is thrown, turn chute directional control
as follows:
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Stopping Engine
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Remove ignition key from the snow thrower.
Do not turn key.
Figure 19
Closed
Open
Ignition
Key
Choke
Throttle
Primer
Starter
Handle
Chute
Directional Control
Auger
Control
Clutch
Traction
Control
Clutch
Shift
Lever
Models 602, 642 and 662
