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4.
Controls
The operator console is equipped with (from right to
left) deflector control lever, speed control handle, and
the discharge chute control handle. The right hand
drive lever controls the auger/impeller/blower
function of the unit and the left hand drive lever
controls the wheel/traction function. (FIG 7)
4.1 Auger/Impeller Drive Control Lever
To engage the auger/impeller, press the lever against
the right handgrip. To disengage, release the lever.
4.2 Traction Control Lever
To engage the traction, press the lever against the left
handgrip. To stop the traction, release the lever.
4.3 Speed Control Handle
This control has 8 positions: 6 forward speeds and 2
reverse. To change speeds, move the speed control
handle to the desired position.
Note
:
Before shifting gears into or out of reverse, you must
release the traction control lever. You may shift
between any of the forward speeds without releasing
the traction control lever.
4.4 RH Handle Lock Control
In the operation process, the left handle locks the right
handle. Release the left handle and the right handle
can be pressed or released freely; press the left handle
and the right handle can only be pressed, but not be
released.
4.5 Discharge Chute Control Handle
Press in button on top of discharge chute control
handle and shift the handle left to move the chute to
the left and right to move the chute to the right.
4.6 Deflector Control Lever
Move the lever forward to direct snow stream down
and backward to direct snow stream up.
4.7 Fuel Shutoff Valve
Close the valve by rotating clockwise. Open the valve
by rotating it counterclockwise. Close the valve when
you are not using the snow thrower.
4.8 Ignition Switch
Insert the ignition key before starting the engine. To
stop the engine, remove the key.
4.9 Choke
Rotate the choke knob to the “choke” position to start
a cold engine. As engine warms up, gradually move
the choke knob to the “run” position.
4.10 Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever right to increase speed or left to
decrease speed. Move lever all the way to the left to
"stop".
4.11 Primer
For cold start, choke the engine and press the primer 2
times. Do not over-prime. Do not prime a warm
engine.
4.12 Electric Starter
The electric starter is on the top right side of the
engine. To start the snow thrower, connect the electric
starter to an electric power source with an approved
extension cord and press the red starter button.
4.13 Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine.
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
4.14 Snow Clean-out Tool
The snow clean-out tool is located on the lower handle.
Use this tool to unclog the discharge chute and
auger/impeller when they become clogged with snow.
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