Yard-Man 31AE993J401 - Manual (Page 8)

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SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
• Compare the figure below and description of controls in this section with your equipment before starting unit.
Figure 8
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the traction control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger
control must also be released).
IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before
changing speeds.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the
left handle. Squeeze the auger
control to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing
action. The traction control must also
be released in order to stop auger.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center
of the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved
into any of eight positions.
IMPORTANT: Always release traction
the control before changing speeds.
Forward: The snow thrower has six
forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)
is the slowest and position six (6) is
the fastest.
Reverse: The snow thrower has two
reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower
of the two.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance.
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Fuel Tank
Auger
Skid Shoe
Switch
Box
Electric
Starter
Button
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Primer
Choke
Safety
Ignition Key
Throttle
Control
Traction Control /
Auger Control Lock
Headlight
Discharge
Chute
Shift Lever
Auger Drive Control
Chute Tilt
Control
Chute Crank
Wheel Steering
Control
6
1
2
F
3
4
5
R2
R1 R