SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Drive Control | Shift Lever | |
Auger Control | ||
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Electric Starter Button | Engine Controls | |
Gas Cap | ||
Recoil Starter | ||
Oil Fill | ||
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| Electric Starter Outlet | |
Chute Assembly | Primer | |
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Tool | Ignition | |
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| Chute Directional | |
| Control | |
| Choke | |
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| Throttle | |
Shave Plate | Control | |
Skid Shoe | ||
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Augers |
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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 separate engine manual packed with your unit
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine gorund speed and direction of travel.
ForwardThere are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.
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.
Choke Control | Ignition Key | ||||
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| ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. |
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and | IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to turn the key. | ||||
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