OPERATION
| Drive Control | |
| Shift Lever | |
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| Chute Control™ | |
| Auger Control | |
| Headlight | |
| Wheel Steering Control | |
| Electric Start Button | |
Chute | Gas Cap | |
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Assembly |
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| Oil Fill | |
| Engine Controls | |
Recoil Starter | ||
Handle | ||
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| Electric Starter Outlet | |
| Primer | |
| Ignition | |
| Key |
Choke
Control
Augers | Throttle |
Skid Shoe | Control |
Figure 10
Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 10.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
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. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
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.
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.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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