4
Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
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. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Know Your Snow Thrower
| Drive Control |
| Shift Lever |
| |
Heated Handles | Chute Control™ |
Switch† | Auger Control |
Headlight |
|
Electric Start Button
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Engine Controls
† If Equipped
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Tool
| Throttle |
Skid Shoe | Control |
Figure
Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera- tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
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.
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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