Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower User Manual

Features &
Controls

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. 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.

D. Deflector Lock Knob

The snowthrower discharge deflector angle can be
changed by loosening the lock knob, changing the
deflector angle and tightening the lock knob.

E. 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. Manual Lift
D. Deflector Lock Knob
E. 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.