Manual

SECTION4: KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
ShiftLever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast positions
Run engine with throttle inthe fast position. Use the
shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 15.
Forward
There are five forward speeds on this snow thrower.
Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is
the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is
the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.
NOTE: Model 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 has five
forward positions and two reverse.
AugerDriveControl
The auger drive control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
TractionControl
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
ChuteDirectionalControl
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 15.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
SkidShoe
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the
condition of the ground from where snow has to be
removed. See Figure 15.
ThrottleControl
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. See Figure 15.
Traction
Driw Shift
Auger
Clutch
Gas Cap.
Discharge X
C
Auger
Model 614 Shown
Chute Directional
Chok , '
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Y Control
Primer
_'Rope
_' Start
Handle
Figure 15
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