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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
Know Your Snow Thrower
| Drive Control |
| Shift Lever |
| Heated Grips (optional) |
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| Auger Control |
| Wheel Steering |
Headlight | Control |
Chute |
| Engine Controls |
Assembly |
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| Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick |
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Tool |
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| Primer | Fuel Fill Cap |
| Ignition Key | |
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| Throttle |
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| Choke |
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| Starter Handle |
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| Oil Drain | Electric start button* |
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| Electric Switch Box* |
Augers | * Optional |
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Skid Shoe
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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 in Figure
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the 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
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.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use.
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