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Know Your Snow Thrower
Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Drive Control 
Headlight
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
Skid Shoe
Shift Lever
Chute Tilt Control
Auger Control
Wheel Steering
Control
Chute
Directional
Control
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
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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.
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 on this page. 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 separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Shift Lever |
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The shift lever is located in the center of |
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the handle panel and is used to determine |
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ground speed and direction of travel. It can |
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be moved into any of eight positions. |
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IMPORTANT: Always release drive control |
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before changing speeds. | F | 1 | |
Forward: The snow thrower has six | |||
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forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the | R R1 | ||
slowest and position six (6) is the fastest. | |||
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Reverse: The snow thrower has two |
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reverse (R) |
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the two.
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
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
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