Controls & Operation
3
8
Drive Control
Shift Lever
Skid Shoe
Auger Control
Steering Trigger
Control †
Clean Out
Tool
Chute
Assembly
Augers
† If equipped
Light Bar †
Track Lock Lever
†
Drift Cutters †
LED Light Bar †
Overhead Chute
Directional Control †
Flex Shaft Chute
Directional
Control †
Headlight †
Two-Way
Chute-Pitch
Control™ †
Shift Lever
Two-Way
Indexed
Chute-Pitch
Control †
Heated Grip Switch †
Headlight †
Headlight †
Heated Grip Switch †
Heated Grips †
Snow thrower controls and features are
described below and illustrated in Figure 3-1.
NOTE:
This Operator’s Manual covers several
models. Snow thrower features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all snow thrower models and the
snow thrower depicted may differ from yours.
NOTE:
All references to the left or right side
of the snow thrower are from the operator’s
position. Any exceptions will be noted.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
details regarding all engine-related controls and
features.
Shift Lever (6-Speed Transmission)
(If equipped)
The shift lever is located on the handle panel and
is used to determine ground speed and direction
of travel.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position
one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the
fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. Position one (1)
is the slower and position two (2) is the faster.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is
discharged out the chute assembly.
Skid Shoes
Position skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust
downward when operating on gravel or crushed
rock surfaces. See Skid Shoe Adjustment section
on page 6.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw
snow into the auger housing.
Headlight(s)
(If Equipped)
The headlight is located on the handle panel and
is automatically turned ON when the engine is
started.
LED Light Bar
(If Equipped)
The LED headlight is located on top of the auger
housing and is automatically turned ON when
the engine is started.
Drift Cutters
(If Equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep
snow. Their use is optional for normal snow
conditions. Maneuver unit so that the cutters
penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist
snow falling into the augers for throwing.
Figure 3-1