Use and Care Manual

17Section 4 — controlS and FeatureS
4-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped)
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the
dash panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze
the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the
right or to the left.
• To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot
the joy-stick forward or backward.
Overhead Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped)
The overhead chute directional control is located in the center of
the snow thrower between the handle panel and lower handle.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate the
chute directional control.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control™ (If so 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.
• Move the lever forward to pivot the upper chute down and
reduce the distance snow is thrown.
• Move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward
and increase the distance snow is thrown.
Drift Cutters (If so Equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use
is optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow
thrower so that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift
to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Remove the key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
the rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the
snow thrower’s engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.