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OPERATION
Key
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in
order for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE:
Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start
the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is
activated by turning the rotary choke knob to the CHOKE
position. Activating the choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Recoil Starter Handle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 16.
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. Position one (1) is the slowest
and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2)
is the faster.
Drive Control
Chute Assembly
Auger Housing
Shift Lever
Two-Way Chute Control (Joystick)
Auger Control
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Skid Shoe
Oil Fill
Oil Drain
Gas Cap
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Electric Start
Button
Recoil Starter
Handle
Oil Fill
Key
Figure 16
