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14
OPERATION
Auger Control
AUGER
CONTROL
GO
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the
handle to engage the auger and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Auger Control information in the Assembly & Set-Up section
prior to operating your snow blower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and
perform all adjustments to verify your snow blower is operating safely and properly.
Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock*
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the
handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
*On select models, the drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the
auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can
release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged.
Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do so will
result in increased wear on your machine’s drive system.
Electric Chute Control Joystick (If Equipped)
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
ELECTRIC CHUTE
CHUTE
ROTATE
LEFT
CHUTE
ROTATE
RIGHT
CHUTE TILT UP
CHUTE TILT DOWN
The electric chute control (joystick) is located on the right side of the handle panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown, move the joystick to the
right or to the left.
• To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joystick
forward to tilt the chute down and backward to tilt the chute up.
Track Lock Lever
The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow blower and is used
to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation.
To move the track lock lever, shut off the engine. Refer to the engine operators
manual. While standing on the right side of the unit, place your left hand on
the right handle grip. Apply a light downward force to the right handle and
use your right hand to adjust the track lock lever to one of the four positions.
Transport
Raises the snow blower auger housing for easy transport.
Snow-covered Gravel
Raises the snow blower auger housing
so that its shave plate leaves gravel undisturbed while clearing snow.
Normal Snow
Adjusts the tracks to be level, for full auger housing contact with the ground.
Packed Snow
Locks the auger housing down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow
conditions.
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