Features And Controls - Briggs & Stratton S1024MD Bedienungsanleitung

Safety System Tests
DANGER
Amputation hazard
This snowthrower is equipped with several mechanical
safety systems designed to keep the operator safe while
using the unit. Check the operation of these systems regu-
larly using the safety system tests listed. If the unit fails to
operate as described, DO NOT operate it. See your autho-
rized dealer for service immediately.
Test 1 - Auger/Impeller Control
With the engine running:
• Press down on the auger control lever. (The auger/impel-
ler should rotate)
• Release the auger control lever. (The auger/impeller must
stop within 5 seconds)
Test 2 - Traction Drive Control
With the engine running and speed control in 1st gear:
• Press down on the traction control lever. (The unit should
move forward)
• Release the traction control lever. (The unit must stop)
Test 3 - Free Hand Control
With the engine running:
• Engage the auger and traction control levers, then
release the auger control lever. (Both controls should
remain engaged)
• Next, release the traction control lever. (Both controls
must release)
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Features and Controls

Engine Features and Controls
Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine fea-
tures and controls
Snowthrower Features and Controls
Compare Figure 2 with the table below.
A
B
C
D
E
Auger Control Lever - Used
to engage and disengage the
auger and impeller.
Speed Select Lever - Allows
the operator to select forward
and reverse speeds.
NOTICE: Do not move speed
select lever while Traction
Control is engaged. This may
result in severe damage to the
drive system.
Deflector Control - In-Dash -
Used to control the angle of the
deflector (up or down).
Chute Rotation Crank -
In-Dash - Used to rotate the
discharge chute to the left or
right.
Free Hand™ Control - After
engaging the traction control
(right hand) and auger control
(left hand), allows the opera-
tor to release the auger control
lever to use other controls.
Traction Control Lever - Used
to propel snowthrower forward
or reverse. See also, "Free-
Hand Control".