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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
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 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.
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.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
The choke control is found on top of the engine and is acti-
vated by rotating the knob counter clockwise. 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 cold-weather starting.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the
oil fill.
Safety Key
The safety key must be pushed in place in order for the
engine to start. Pull the safety key out to prevent unauthor-
ized use of equipment.
Rocker Switch
The rocker switch is used to stop the engine. The switch
must be in the “ON” position in order to start the engine.
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.
Figure 4-1
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Choke
Control
Electric Starter
Outlet
Electric Start
Button
Primer
Safety
Key
Rocker
Switch
Oil Fill
Gas Cap
Chute
Assembly
Clean-Out
Tool
Skid Shoe
Augers
Drive Control
Headlight
Auger Control
Shift Lever
Two-Way Chute
Control™
(optional)
Chute Directional
Control