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Operation
CONTROLS
Figure
12
shows
the
locations,
names
and
functions
of
the
snowthrower
controls.
Item
Name
Function
A
Lift
Lever
Lifts
and
holds
the
snowthrower
in
its
transport
position
&
lowers
snowthrower
for
operation.
B
Deflector
Used
to
control
the
height
and
distance
snow
is
thrown.
C
Wing
Nut
Holds
deflector
in
position.
D
Spout
Control
Controls
the
direction
in
which
snow
is
thrown.
E
Electric
Lift
Switch
(Optional)
When
installed,
used
in
place
of
item
A
to
lift
and
lower
snowthrower
F
Electric
Rotator
(Optional)
When
installed,
used
in
place
of
item
D
to
rotate
spout.
Figure
12.
Controls
CHECKS
BEFORE
STARTING
1-
Check
the
tires
for
proper
inflation
pressure:
20
psi
(138
kPa)
is
recommended
for
front
tires
when
snowthrower
is
installed.
2.
Refer
to
Normal
Care
section
of
this
manual
to
determine
and
perform
needed
care.
Also
refer
to
the
Normal
Care
section
in
the
Operator’s
Manual
to
be
sure
the
tractor
is
prepared
for
winter
use.
3.
Clear
the
area
of
operation
of
all
articles
which
might
be
caught
in
or
thrown
by
the
snowthrower.
4.
Adjust
the
chute
deflector
by
loosening
the
wing
nut
and
moving
the
deflector
up
or
down.
Be
sure
to
tighten
the
wing
nut
after
positioning
the
deflector.
Most
snowthrowing
can
be
done
with
the
deflector
all
the
way
up
and
the
engine
at
3/4
to
full
speed.
5.
Clear
the
auger
of
any
ice
particles
which
may
damage
the
auger.
6.
Adjust
the
skid
shoes
as
outlined
in
the
Adjustment
section
of
this
manual
to
suit
the
type
of
surface
you
will
be
operating
on.
7.
Make
sure
all
screws,
nuts
and
pins
are
installed
and
secure.
^WARNING
SLOPE
OPERATION
Never
operate
on
slopes
greater
than
34
percent
(19.3°)
which
is
a
rise
of
3-1/2
feet
(1067
mm)
vertically
in
10
feet
(3.1
m)
horizontally.
When
operating
on
slopes
greater
than
20
percent
(11.3°),
one
wheel
weight
on
each
rear
wheel
and
tire
chains
are
required.
Select
slow
ground
speed
before
driving
onto
a
slope.
Do
not
use
brakes
to
control
speed.
On
Semi-Automatic
and
6-Speed
models,
do
not
attempt
to
shift
gears
while
on
slopes
because
once
out
of
gear,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
shift
into
another
gear.
Drive
UP
and
DOWN
the
slope,
never
across
the
face.
Use
caution
when
changing
directions
and
DO
NOT
START
OR
STOP
ON
SLOPES.
TRANSPORTING
Disengage
the
PTO
and
then
raise
the
snowthrower.
Adjust
ground
speed
according
to
ground
conditions.
ENGINE
SPEED
&
GEAR
SELECTION
Set
the
tractor
engine
control
for
3/4
to
full
speed
for
normal
snow
throwing.
Full
engine
speed
is
best
when
throwing
wet
and
heavy
snow.
Use
the
slower
engine
speeds
to
adjust
the
throwing
distance
during
operation
and
when
throwing
light
snow.
The
tractor
ground
speed
will
depend
upon
the
type
and
amount
of
snow
that
must
be
cleared.
For
most
conditions,
1
to
2
mph
(1.6
to
3.2
km/h)
is
a
good
starting
speed.
Refer
to
your
tractor
manual
and
set
the
transmission
gear
shift
or
control
lever
accordingly.
As
the
snow
gets
heavier
and
wetter,
you
will
want
to
increase
engine
speed
and
decrease
tractor
speed.
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