SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

Auger Control

HandleUpper

Handle

Chute Crank

Discharge

Chute

Shave

Plate

Spark

Primer

Ignition

Key

Plug

Button

Cover

 

 

Electric

Starter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter

Plug for

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

Electric

Choke Lever

Cord

Off

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

Auger

Electric Cord

Figure 9

Compare Figure 9 with the controls on your snow thrower before starting the machine or trying to operate it.

Choke Lever

Place choke lever in “ON” position to start a cold engine.

Primer Button

Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather. Follow engine manual to prime engine.

Ignition Key

Used to start engine. Put key in “ON” position to start.

Starter Handle

Used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter

Used to start engine with a 120V power source.

Plug for Electric Start

Requires use of a two-prong outdoor electric cord

and a 120V power source.

Spark Plug Cover

Spark plug located under the cover.

Auger Control Handle

Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage.

Chute Crank

Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank determines the direction that snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Discharge Chute

The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and tighten the knob.

Stopping Engine

Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower.

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