Controls and Features

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Auger Control Handle

Recoil Starter

Primer

Ignition Key

Electric Starter Button

Gasoline Cap

 

Chute Assembly

 

 

Choke Lever

Spark Plug Cover

Oil Fill

Shave Plate

Auger

Figure 4-1

Choke Lever

Activating choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.

Primer

PRIMER

 

IM

Depressing primer forces fuel directly into

PR

ER

 

 

engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather

 

 

starting. Refer to engine manual packed with

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P

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unit for more detailed instructions.

PUSH FOR A

COLD ENGINE

Ignition Key

OFF

 

Stop

 

 

 

Ignition key must be present, inserted in key

 

ON

 

Run

switch, and in the “ON” position for engine to

IGNITION

start.

 

Recoil Starter

The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source

Electric Starter Outlet

Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Remove spark plug cover to access spark plug.

Auger

When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the unit as they come in contact with the pavement.