SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

 

Shift Lever

 

Drive Control

Two-Way Chute Control†

Heated Handles Switch†

 

Auger Control

Electric Starter Button

 

Engine Controls

Gas Cap

 

 

Recoil Starter

Oil Fill

 

 

Handle

 

 

Electric Starter Outlet

Chute Assembly

 

Primer

 

 

Clean-out

 

 

Tool

Chute Directional

Ignition

 

Key

 

Control

 

 

 

Choke

 

 

Control

 

 

Throttle

 

Skid Shoe

Control

Augers

 

 

 

 

†If Equipped

 

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 Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located on the right side of the handle panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest speed.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slower speed.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

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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