Snapper 9265 - Manual (Page 8)

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING
(RECOIL START MODELS)
(Go to Page 9 for Electric Start Models)
(Continued From Previous Page)
2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward
speeds and one reverse speed.
1. Move ground speed control to the desired
speed position. See Figure 2.5.
2. Proceed to Section 2.2.4. to engage wheel
drive.
FIGURE 2.5
WARNING
Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it
is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear
safety goggles or other suitable eye protection.
Keep people and pets away from area. Release
auger/impeller clutch and wheel drive controls and
make sure auger/impeller and wheel drive have
STOPPED before rotating discharge chute, or
adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near
auger/impeller while engine is running
2.2.3. ENGAGING AUGER
1. Move auger/impeller control lever against
handle to engage auger/impeller. See Figure 2.6.
2.2.4. ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Move wheel drive control lever against handle
to engage wheel drive. Ground speed can be
changed while the machine is in operation by
changing position of the ground speed control.
IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward
speeds and one reverse speed. See Figure 2.6.
FIGURE 2.6
2.2.5. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
1. Release auger/impeller control and wheel drive
control levers to allow auger/impeller and ground
speed to come to a complete stop.
2. Position the deflector in the desired location using
deflector handle located on control panel. Rotate
deflector handle counter clockwise to unlock. Push
handle to raise or pull handle to lower the deflector.
Rotate deflector handle clockwise to lock into position.
3. Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in
desired direction. Refer to Figure 2.5.
GROUND SPEED CONTROL
DEFLECTOR CONTROL
CHUTE
CRANK
AUGER/IMPELLER
CONTROL
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL