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Restart the engine. While standing in the operator’s
position (behind the snow thrower), engage the
auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the auger housing
and the discharge chute.
Headlight (if so equipped)
The headlight provides added
safety in low-visibility conditions.
Turn the headlight switch to the
ON position to activate.
Drift Cutters (if so equipped)
Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are
taller than the auger housing and direct the
snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on
the auger housing when not in use. Reposition
drift cutters so they face forward as shown.
Wing nuts should be fastened on the outside
of the auger housing.
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Always operate the snow thrower with the
fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position. Close
the valve when you do not use the machine.
Throttle Lever
Move the throttle lever to the right to increase
the engine speed; move it to the left to
decrease the engine speed. Move the throttle
lever to the STOP position to stop the engine.
Choke
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL
position whenever you are starting a cold
engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate
the choke to the OFF position.
Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Primer
Press the primer to pump additional fuel from
the carburetor to the cylinder for improved
cold weather starting.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the
engine. Pull the recoil starter handle to start
the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch (if so equipped)
Insert the safety ignition key for engine to
start and run. To stop the engine, remove the
key.
ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)
Used to stop the engine. Move switch to OFF
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