Sears Craftsman C950-52951-0, Owner'S Manual

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SNOWTHROWER AND ENGINE CONTROLS
E. Free-Hand TM Control — After engaging the traction control (left hand) and
auger control (right hand), allows the operator to release the auger control
lever to use the other controls.
F. Traction Control Lever — Used to propel snowthrower forward or reverse.
Push down to engage, release to disengage.
G. Skid Shoe — Used to adjust the ground clearance of the auger
housing.
H. Clean-Out Tool
— Used to remove snow and debris from the discharge
chute and the auger housing.
I. Headlight
— Used to operate the snowthrower in poor lighting conditions.
J. Grip Warmer Switch
— Used to warm the hand grips (high or low).
Snowthrower Controls Figure 9
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SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS
A. Speed Select Lever — Allows the operator to use one of six (6) forward
and two (2) reverse speeds (see Figure 9). To shift, move speed select lever to
desired position.
NOTICE: Do not move speed select lever while Traction
Control is engaged. This may result in severe damage
to the drive system.
B. Auger Control Lever
— Used to engage and disengage the auger and
impeller. To engage push down, to disengage release.
C. Chute Rotation Switch
— Used to rotate the discharge chute to the left or
right.
D. Deflector Control Lever
— Used to control the angle of the chute
deflector (up or down).
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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