SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

 

Shift Lever

Drive Control

Chute Directional Control

 

Auger Control

Electric Starter Button

Engine Controls

Gas Cap

Recoil Starter

Oil Fill

Handle

 

Electric Starter Outlet

Chute Assembly

Primer

 

Clean-out

 

Tool

Ignition

 

Key

 

Spark Plug Cover

 

Choke

 

Control

 

Throttle

 

Control

Augers

Skid Shoe

 

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.

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

There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

There are two reverse (R) speeds. One

(1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

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.

STOP

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Troy-Bilt 9528, 7524 manual Know Your Snow Thrower

7524, 9528 specifications

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