Operating

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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.

Know Your Snow Thrower

 

Drive Control

Shift Lever

 

 

Headlight

 

Two-Way

 

 

Chute Control™

 

 

Auger Control

Gas Cap

 

Wheel Steering

Oil Fill

 

Control

 

 

Chute Assembly

 

Chute

 

 

 

 

Directional

Clean-Out Tool

 

Control

 

 

Engine Controls

 

 

Recoil Starter

 

 

Handle

 

 

Electric Starter Outlet

 

 

Primer

 

Ignition

 

 

Key

 

Choke

Drift Cutters Control

(optional) Throttle

Control

Know Your Snow Thrower Skid Shoe

Figure 14

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.

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.

Shift Lever

 

 

The shift lever is located in the center of

 

6

the handle panel and is used to determine

 

5

ground speed and direction of travel. It can

 

4

be moved into any of eight positions.

 

3

 

 

IMPORTANT: Always release drive control

 

2

before changing speeds.

F

1

Forward: The snow thrower has six

 

 

forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the

R R1

slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

 

 

Reverse: The snow thrower has two

 

R2

reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower of

 

 

the two.

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.

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 cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

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

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