Yard-Man 31AH553G401 - Manual (Page 8)

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SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
• See Figure 9 to identify all the controls described below.
Figure 9
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle. See
Figure 9. 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 electric chute rotation switch 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 traction control before
changing speeds.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release
to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control
must also be released in order to stop the auger.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the
handle panel and is used to determine both
ground speed and direction of travel. It can
be moved into any of eight positions for
speed and direction variations as described
below. Always release traction control before
changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward
(F) speeds. Position number one (1) is the
slowest. Position number six (6) is the
fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.
Traction Control / Auger
Control Lock
Discharge
Chute
Gas Tank
Skid Auger
Shoe
Chute-Rotation
Switch
Grips Switch
Electric
Stay Warm
Auger
Control
Chute
Tilt
Control
Shift
Lever
Traction Control /
Auger Control Lock
Stay Warm Grips
Left Wheel
Steering Control
Right Wheel
Steering Control