Controls - Craftsman C459-52537 Operator's Manual

Controls and Features
Drift Cutters †
† If equipped
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and
illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and direction of travel.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest
and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2)
is the faster.
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Drive Control
Manual Chute
Directional Control
Chute
Assembly
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Shift Lever
Headlight
Skid Shoe
Skid Shoe
Figure 4-1
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions . Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
Headlight (if so equipped)
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Electric Chute
Directional
Control
Auger Control
Heated Grips †
Steering Trigger
Control †
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