4

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

 

Two-Way Chute Control™

 

(optional)

 

Auger Control

Headlight

 

Electric Start Button

 

Gas Cap

Chute Directional

Fuel Tank

Control (optional)

Oil Fill

Engine Controls

Chute

Assembly

Recoil Starter

 

 

Handle

 

Electric Starter Outlet

 

Primer

 

Ignition

 

Key

 

Choke

Clean-Out

Control

 

Tool

 

Skid Shoe

Throttle

 

Control

Figure 4-1

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.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1. 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 engine manual packed with your unit.

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.

Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

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.

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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