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Operation
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.
2. Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed.
3. Fully press and hold the auger control (C, Figure 5)
on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation. To dis-
engage the auger, completely release the lever.
4. Fully press and hold the traction drive control lever
(B, Figure 5) on the left-hand grip to engage the trac-
tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To dis-
engage the traction drive, completely release the
lever.
If the auger control (C) and traction control (B) are
depressed simultaneously, the Free-Hand mecha-
nism will be activated. When activated, the auger
control (C) will remain engaged when its control lever
is released so long as the traction drive control (B) is
engaged. This allows the operator to rotate the dis-
charge chute (D) without stopping.
Releasing the traction control (B) will disengage both
the auger and traction drive.
5. Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using
the speed selector (A, Figure 5). Release the drive
control lever whenever changing drive speeds.
NOTE: After 5 - 10 hours of use, it may be necessary
to adjust the tension on the traction drive rod. See
"Traction Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment" in the
Adjustments Section for the adjustment procedure.
GROUND SPEED SELECTOR
Use the speed selector (A, Figure 5) to control the drive
speed of the snowthrower. There are five forward speeds
and two reverse speeds.
Use the lower speeds to blow deep or wet snow. Use the
higher speeds to blow light snow or to drive the snow-
thrower without blowing snow.
To change speeds, first release the traction drive control
lever (B, Figure 5), then move the speed selector to the
desired speed setting. Fully press the traction drive con-
trol lever to resume operation.
ENGINE SPEED
Run the engine at full throttle when operating. Use the
engine throttle lever (See Figure 6) to set the engine
speed. Slide the throttle lever UP to increase engine
speed, and DOWN to reduce speed.
Figure 5. Operator's Control Position
A. Speed Selector
C. Auger Control
B. Traction Drive Control
D. Chute Direction Control
A
B
C
D
Figure 6. Engine Speed Selection
Throttle
Lever
Throttle
Lever
