SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Discharge Chute |
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| Electric |
| Choke Lever |
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Shave Plate | Upper Handle | Chute Directional Control | |
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Auger |
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IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without first reading the Tecumseh Engines operator’s manual for instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
Choke Lever
OFF 
CHOKE 
ON
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to the engine manual packed with the snow thrower for more detailed instructions regarding the choke.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be present and placed in the “ON” position for the engine to start.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Stopping Engine
•Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requires use of a
Spark Plug Cover
Remove the spark plug cover to access the engine’s spark plug located beneath it.
Chute Directional Control
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute directional control determines the direction that snow will be discharged. Crank it clockwise to discharge snow to the left; counterclockwise to discharge snow to the right.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation picks up snow that enters the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. The rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
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