10
4
Shift Lever
Two-Way Chute Control
Heated Handle Switch (en option)†
Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Chute Directional Control
Headlights
Chute Assembly
Clean-Out Tool
Drive Control
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Choke
Control
Electric Starter
Outlet
(optional)
Electric Start
Button
(optional)
Primer
Safety
Key
Rocker
Switch
Oil Fill
Gas Cap
† If Equipped
Skid Shoe
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 on this page. 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 separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the top of the
engine and is activated by rotating the knob
counter clockwise. Activating the choke
control closes the choke plate on the carbure-
tor 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.
Safety Key
The safety key must be pushed in place in order for the
engine to start. Pull the safety key out to prevent unauthor-
ized use of equipment.
Rocker Switch
The rocker switch is used to stop the engine. The switch
must be in the “ON” position in order to start the engine.
Figure 4-1
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

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.

6
1
2

F

3
4
5
R2
R1
R
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel and is used to determine
ground speed and direction of travel. It can
be moved into any of eight positions.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control
before changing speeds.
Forward: The snow thrower has six
forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the
slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: The snow thrower has two
reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower of
the two.