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OPERATION
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it’s important to become
acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 15.
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.
DRIFT CUTTERS (if so equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is
optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so
that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow
falling into the augers for throwing.
SKID SHOES
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward
for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
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.
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.
PRIMER
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into
the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting.
Figure 9
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Electric Start
Button
Recoil Starter
Handle
Key
Drive Control
Chute Assembly
Oil Fill
Gas Cap
Shift Lever
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Skid Shoe
