Operating the Auger/Impeller
Drive
1.
To engage the auger/ impeller drive, squeeze the
right hand (auger/ impeller) lever to the handgrip
(Figure 31).
Figure 31
2.
To stop the auger and impeller, release the right hand
lever.
Important:
When you engage both the
auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the
traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down,
freeing your right hand. To release both levers,
simply release the left hand (traction) lever.
3.
If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you
release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate the
machine. Check the auger/impeller cable (refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable)
and adjust it if necessary. Otherwise, take the machine
to an Authorized Dealer for service.
WARNING
If the auger and impeller continue to rotate
when you release the auger/impeller lever, you
could seriously injure yourself or others.
Do not operate the machine. Take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Operating the Quick Stick™
Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to
move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the
trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector
into position (Figure 32).
Figure 32
Moving the Discharge Chute
Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the
Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the
right (Figure 33).
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Figure 33
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If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch.
•
If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to
the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of
the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle.
•
If the chute does not lock into place when you release the
trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch.
Moving the Chute Deflector
Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise
the chute deflector (Figure 34).
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