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1. Choke Closed position:
chokes off air to engine for
easier start.
2. Choke Open position:
allows for normal
operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually
open choke after engine
starts.
Throttle
The throttle controls the engine
speed. To increase or decrease
the engine speed, adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly choked
and cranked engine when the starter button is
pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut-Off.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back
against starter.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at
a safe angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Push deflector handle forward or down to
throw snow lower. Pull deflector handle up or
to the rear to throw snow higher.
IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay
in set position, adjust as directed in Service
and Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 195°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe
direction and angle, away from operator and
bystanders, before starting engine.
Snow Clean-Out Tool
To clear the chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (item 1)
from the auger housing and use it to
remove the clog.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the
auger housing.
Chute Crank (932037, 039, 505, 507,
508)
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Service and
Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank
Handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute
controls. Start engine and run for 3-5 minutes
to thaw. If still frozen, take to warm place until
controls are free.
Chute Handle (932038)
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Service and
Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute
Handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute
controls. Start engine and run for 3-5 minutes
to thaw. If still frozen, take to warm place until
controls are free.
WARNING: Hand contact with the
rotating impeller is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
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