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OPERATION
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated
in Fig. 16.
SPEED SELECTOR LEVER
The speed selector lever is located in the right side of
the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed
and direction of travel.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the
slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (R1) is the slower
and two (R2) is the faster.
HEADLIGHT
The headlight is located inside of the handle panel.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is found on the rear of the
engine and is activated by rotating the control
counter-clockwise. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine.
KEY
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted
into the ignition in order for the engine to start.
Remove the key when the snow thrower is not in
use.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn the key in an attempt to
start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Figure 16
Primer
Choke
Throttle
Starter Handle
Oil Drain
Electric
Switch Box
Electric
Start
Button
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
Key
Fuel Fill
Cap
Wheel Drive Control
Speed Selector Lever
Two Way Chute Pitch Control™
Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Chute Directional Control
Skid Shoe
Auger Housing
Clean-Out Tool
Chute Assembly
Drift Cutter
Oil Fill
Fuel Cap
Fuel Tank
Headlight
Auger
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
