OPERATION
Headlight
Gas Cap
Chute
Drift Assembly 
Cutters
Augers
Skid Shoe
Wheel Drive Control
Speed Selector
Shift Lever
Chute Control™
Auger Control
Wheel Steering
Control
Chute Directional
Control
Primer Choke
Oil Fill
Ignition
Key
Recoil Starter | Electric | |
Handle | ||
| Start | |
Oil Drain | Button | |
Electric Starter Outlet | ||
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Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 11.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Speed Selector 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. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
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.
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.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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