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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 12.
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 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.
Figure 12
Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Recoil Starter Handle
Gas Cap
Auger Control
Choke Lever
Primer
Key
Electric Starter Outlet
Electric Starter Button
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Muffler
Recoil Starter
Handle
Choke Lever
Oil Drain
Headlight
Chute Rotation Control
Upper Handle
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
