MTD Yard-Man OGST-2806 Manuel De L'opérateur page 9

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 drive 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.
Always release drive
IMPORTANT:
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.
Chute Crank
The chute crank is located on the left
side of the snow thrower. Use it to
change the direction in which snow is
thrown. Avoid targetting persons,
animals or cars and buildings.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be
changed by adjusting the angle of the
chute assembly. Move the chute tilt
control forward to decrease the
distance, toward the rear to increase.
Wheel Steering Controls
The left and right wheel steering
6
controls are located on the underside
5
of the handles.
4
• Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the
3
left control to turn left.
2
1
NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until
F
you are familiar with these controls.
Skid Shoe
R1
R
The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of
R2
the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher
the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe. Adjust it
accordingly.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove key when snow
thrower is not in use. Do not attempt to turn the key.
C L O C K W I S E T O
Chute Clean-Out Tool
DISCHARGE LEFT
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
The chute clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged
TO DISCHARGE RIGHT
discharge chute. Refer to page 11 for instructions on it.
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WARNING:
Never use your hand to clear a
clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.