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Heated Grips
(If Equipped)
CAUTION:
It is recommended that
you wear gloves when using the
heated grip. If the heated grips
become too hot, turn it OFF.
To activate the heated grips, move switch found on
top (a) of or on the rear (b) of dash panel into the
ON position. See Figure 3-2. To turn OFF heated
grips, move switch to the OFF position.
Switch ON Switch OFF
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
Switch ON
Switch OFF
Figure 3-2
Auger Control Lever
The auger control lever is located on the left
handle. Squeeze the control lever against the
handle to engage the augers and start snow
throwing action. Release to stop.
See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Auger Control Test
information on page 7 prior to operating your
snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions
carefully and perform all adjustments to verify
your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
Drive Control Lever / Auger Clutch Lock*
The drive control lever is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the control lever against the
handle to engage the track drive. Release to stop.
See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
*On select models, the drive control lever also
locks the auger control lever so that you can
operate the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the
auger control lever is engaged simultaneously
with the drive control lever, the operator can
release the auger control lever (on the left
handle) and the augers will remain engaged.
Release both control levers to stop augers and
wheel drive.
NOTE:
Always release drive control lever before
changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in
increased wear on your machine’s drive system.
Steering Trigger Controls
(If Equipped)
The left and right wheel steering trigger controls
are located on the underside of the handles.
Refer to Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
•
Squeeze the right trigger control to turn
right.
•
Squeeze the left trigger control to turn
left.
CAUTION:
Operate the snow
thrower in open areas until you are
familiar with these controls.
Overhead Chute Directional Control
(With Flex Shaft) (If Equipped)
The overhead chute directional control is
located at the rear of the unit towards the left
side under the handle panel. To change direction
in which snow is thrown, rotate chute directional
control. See Figure 3-6.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
Figure 3-6
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control™
(If Equipped)
The two-way chute-pitch control is located on
the left side of the dash panel and is used to
control the distance of snow discharge from the
chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward to adjust
the distance snow will be thrown.
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control
•
To Reduce the Distance Snow is Thrown:
Move the lever forward to pivot the upper
chute down. See Figure 3-7.
•
To Increase the Distance Snow is Thrown:
Move the lever rearward to pivot the
upper chute upward. See Figure 3-7.
Two-Way Indexed Chute-Pitch Control
•
To Reduce the Distance Snow is Thrown:
Disengage lever from the current chute-
pitch setting. Move the lever forward to
pivot the upper chute down to the desired
pitch setting (a). See Figure 3-7.
•
To Increase the Distance Snow is Thrown:
Disengage lever from the current chute-
pitch setting. Move the lever rearward
to pivot the upper chute upward to the
desired pitch setting (a). See Figure 3-7.
TWO-WAY CHUTE-PITCH CONTROL
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP
TWO-WAY INDEXED CHUTE-PITCH CONTROL
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP
(a)
Figure 3-7
