Full Product Manual

16 Section 3 — controlS and operation
2. Push in chute control rod until the hole
in it lines up with the third hole in chute
rotation assembly. See Figure 3-10.
3. Reinsert cotter pin (a) through this hole
and chute control rod as shown in
Figure 3-10.
4. Grasp indented portion of chute control
rod and manually rotate chute assembly
to the right or to the left. See Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
Overhead Chute Directional
Control (w/ 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 3-12.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
Figure 3-12
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.
To change the upper chute angle to control the
distance that snow is thrown, pivot the lever
forward or backward. See Figure 3-13.
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control
• To Reduce the Distance Snow is
Thrown: Move the lever forward to
pivot the upper chute down. See Figure
3-13.
• To Increase the Distance Snow is
Thrown: Move the lever rearward to
pivot the upper chute upward. See
Figure 3-13.
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 3-13.
• 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 3-13.
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 3-13
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.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
WARNING!
Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.
Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are
flammable.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Pull StartElectric Start
Figure 3-14
To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast
(rabbit) position, move the shift lever
into one of the six forward (F) positions
or two reverse (R) positions on 6-speed
units. Select a speed appropriate for
the snow conditions and a comfortable
pace.
2. Squeeze the drive control lever against the
handle and the snow blower will move.
Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control lever against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
To Steer (If Equipped)
With the drive control lever engaged, squeeze the
right steering trigger control to turn right. Squeeze
the left steering trigger control to turn left.
CAUTION
Operate the snow blower in open areas and at slow
speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and
comfortable operating the steering controls.