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B
Speed Select Lever - Allows
the operator to select forward
and reverse speeds. To shift,
move speed select lever to
desired position.
NOTICE: Do not move speed
select lever while Traction
Control is engaged. This
may result in severe damage
to the drive system.
C
Chute Rotation Crank -
In-Dash (if equipped) - Used
to rotate the discharge chute to
the left or right.
D Chute Rotation Crank -
Lefthand Crank (if equipped)
- Used to rotate the discharge
chute to the left or right.
E Chute Rotation Switch -
Electric (if equipped) - Used
to rotate the discharge chute to
the left or right.
F Free Hand™ Control (if
equipped) - After engaging
the traction control (left hand)
and auger control (right hand),
allows the operator to release
the auger control lever to use
other controls.
G
Traction Control Lever - Used
to propel snowthrower for-
ward or reverse. Push down to
engage, release to disengage.
See also, “Free-Hand Control”.
H
Deflector Control - In-Dash
(if equipped) - Used to control
the angle of the deflector (up or
down).
I
Deflector Control - Manual
(if equipped) - Used to control
the angle of the deflector (up or
down).
J Deflector Control - Electric
(if equipped) - Used to control
the angle of the deflector (up or
down).
K Easy Turn™ Traction
Control (if equipped) - When
engaged, allows the operator
to release one drive wheel, but
allows the other wheel to con-
tinue driving for easy turning.
L
Grip Warmer Switch (if
equipped) - Used to operate
the heated hand grips. The
switch has three positions -
High, Off, and Low.
NOTE: Not all models fea-
ture heated hand grips. Also,
some models feature auto-
matic heated hand grips that
are operational whenever the
snowthrower is running.
M
-
Clean-Out Tool - Used to
remove snow and debris from
the discharge chute and the
auger housing.
N
-
Skid Shoes - Used to adjust
the ground clearance of the
auger housing.
O
-
Headlight (if equipped) -
Illuminates the area in front of
the snowthrower.
NOTE: Headlight design varies
according to model.
Operation
Before Operating the Snowthrower
WARNING
Read the operator’s manual before operating the
machine. This machine can be dangerous if used
carelessly.
• Never operate the snowthrower without all guards,
covers, and shields in place.
• Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating posi-
tion.
• Remove the key before unclogging the impeller hous-
ing or discharge chute, and before making repairs or
adjustments.
• When leaving the machine, remove the key.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the machine clean and
free from spilled fuel, oil, and debris.