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Features & controls, Tractor controls, Control functions – Snapper 1694874 User Manual

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Features &
Controls

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TRACTOR CONTROLS

Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment,
make certain you have:

• Read and understood the instructions in the

tractor Operator’s Manual.

• Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac-

tor controls and their operation, including how
to safely and properly start and stop the unit.

• Practice driving in an open area, without the

attachment, to become accustomed to the unit.

A. Electric Spout Rotator Switch

Controls the electric spout rotator.

B. PTO Switch

Engages and disengages the PTO to start and stop the
snowthrower.

C. Hydraulic Attachment Lift Lever

NOTE: The hydraulic lift will only work with the engine
running and the parking brake disengaged.

The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the attach-
ment. To RAISE the attachment, pull the lever back. To
LOWER the attachment, move the lever forward.

D. Manual Attachment Lift Lever

The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the attach-
ment. To RAISE an attachment, depress the release
button on top of the lever and pull back. To LOWER an
attachment, depress the release button and move the
lever forward. When lowering the attachment, be sure to
push the lever fully forward into the locked position.

E. Deflector Control

The deflector control changes the angle of the
snowthrower discharge deflector. Twist the handle to
unlock it, and pull/push it to change the angle.

F. Throttle Control

Always operate at FULL throttle.

Please take a moment
and familiarize yourself
with the name, location,
and function of these
controls so that you will
better understand the
safety and operating
instructions provided in
this manual.

Figure 1. Control Locations
A. Spout Rotator Switch
B. PTO Switch
C. Hydraulic Lift
D. Manual Lift
E. Deflector Control
F. Throttle Control

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the
function of individual controls. Operating the
tractor and attachment requires the combined
use of these controls and additional controls
whose operation is described in the tractor
Operator’s Manual.

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