10
OPERATION
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it’s important to become
acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 8.
CHOKE CONTROL
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and
aids in starting engine. The choke lever slides between the RUN
and CHOKE
positions.
PRIMER
Pressing the primer, making sure to cover the vent hole
in the primer when pushing, forces fuel directly into the
engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine.
GAS CAP
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
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 key in an attempt to start the
engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
AUGER
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing
and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger
also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with
the pavement.
AUGER CONTROL
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to
engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle
against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
MUFFLER
Engine exhaust exits the engine via the muffler.
Figure 8
Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Recoil Starter Handle
Gas Cap
Control Handle
Auger Control
Choke Lever
Primer
Key
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Oil
Drain
Muffler
Recoil Starter Handle
Choke Lever
Upper Handle
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
