Bolens 31AE6GKF500 Operating Your Snow Thrower, Know Your Snow Thrower, Shift Lever, Primer

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling

Know Your Snow Thrower

	Drive Control
	Shift Lever
	Heated Grips (optional)
	Four-Way Chute Control™
	Auger Control
Headlight	Wheel Steering
	Control

Chute		Engine Controls
Assembly
		Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
Clean-Out
Tool
	Primer	Fuel Fill Cap
	Ignition Key
	Throttle
	Choke
	Starter Handle
	Oil Drain	Electric start button*
		Electric Switch Box*
Augers	* Optional

Skid Shoe

Figure 4-1

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera- tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

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.

Choke Control

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 cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use.

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