10
Engage the Auger and Impeller
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller that
throws snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in
the rotating auger or impeller, which can result in traumatic
amputation or severe laceration.
1. Push and hold down the auger control lever (A, Figure 9)
to engage the auger and impeller.
2. Release the auger control lever to disengage the auger
and impeller.
• If the auger and impeller does not stop in five
seconds adjust the control cable. SeeAdjust the
Auger andImpeller Control Cables.
• If the auger and impeller still does NOT stop in five
seconds, see an Authorized Service Dealer.
9
Adjust the Discharge Chute and
Deflector
WARNING
Ice, gravel, or other unintended objects can be picked up
by the auger and thrown from the chute with force. Objects
thrown from the chute could cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Always be aware of the direction the snow is being
thrown.
Discharge Chute
1. Turn the discharge chute left or right to control the
direction of the snow discharge.
2. Push one of the two sides of the control switch (A, Figure
10) to turn the chute left or right. The engine must be ON
to operate the switch.
Deflector
1. Raise the deflector to throw the snow further.
2. Lower the deflector to throw the snow closer.
3. Push the control switch(A, Figure 10)to raise or lower
the deflector.
10
Engage the Drive Wheels
NOTICE DO NOT move the speed control lever while the
traction control lever is engaged. This can result in damage
to the drive system.
1. To move the snowthrower forward, set the speed control
lever (B,Figure11) to one of the forward positions.
2. Select a lower number for heavy snow, a middle number
for light snow, and a higher number to transport the
snowthrower.
3. Push and hold down the traction control lever (F).
4. To move the snowthrower in reverse, set the speed
control lever to R1 or R2.
5. Push and hold down the traction control lever.
6. To stop the snowthrower, release the traction control
lever. The unit will stop immediately.
• If the unit does not stop, adjust the control cable.
SeeAdjust the Traction Control Cable.
• If the unit still does not stop, see an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Note:If you remove snow at too fast of a rate, it will overload
the machine capacity.