Yard Machines 611 - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
Figure 16
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located below the handle panel. See
Figure 16. The shift lever may be moved into one of
seven positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast
position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
There are five forward and two reverse speeds on this
snow thrower. Among the forward speeds, position one
(1) is the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest.
Among reverse speeds, R2 is the faster.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the augers. See Figure 16.
Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop. See Figure 16.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine. See Figure 16.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 16. To change the
direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional
control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Safety Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before
the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow
thrower is not in use. Do not turn ignition key. See
Figure 16.
Fuel Cut-off Valve (If equipped)
The fuel cut-off valve,if equipped, located under the fuel
tank, controls fuel flow from tank.
Choke
Primer
Rope
Start
Handle
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Auger
Chute Directional Control
Traction Control
Auger Control
Discharge Chute
Oil Fill
Gas Fill
Shift Lever