SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
| Shift Lever |
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Drive Control | ||
Heated Handles Switch† |
| Auger Control |
Electric Starter Button |
| Engine Controls |
Gas Cap |
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| Recoil Starter | |
Oil Fill |
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| Handle | |
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| Electric Starter Outlet |
Chute Assembly |
| Primer |
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Tool | Chute Directional | Ignition |
| Key | |
| Control |
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| Choke |
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| Control |
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| Throttle |
| Skid Shoe | Control |
Augers |
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| †If Equipped |
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WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the right side of the handle panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest speed.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slower speed.
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
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