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4.5 Discharge Chute Control
Rotate the discharge chute control clockwise to move
the discharge chute to the left; counterclockwise to
move the chute to the right.
4.6 Chute Deflector Handle
Move the deflector handle forward to move the snow
stream down; move it rearward to move the snow
stream up.
4.7 Fuel Shutoff Valve
Close the valve by rotating clockwise. Open the valve
by rotating it counterclockwise. Close the valve when
you are not using the snow thrower.
4.8 Ignition Switch
Insert the ignition key before starting the engine. To
stop the engine, remove the key.
4.9 Choke
Move the choke to the Full position to start a cold
engine. As engine warms up, gradually move the
choke to the Off position.
4.10 Throttle Lever
Move the throttle lever upward to increase the engine
speed; move it downward to decrease the engine speed.
Move the throttle lever to the Stop position to stop the
engine.
4.11 Primer
Press the primer to pump a small amount of gasoline
into the engine for improved cold-weather starting.
4.12 Electric Starter
The electric starter is on the top of the engine. To start
the snow thrower, connect the electric starter to an
electric power source with an approved extension cord
and press the starter button.
4.13 Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine.
Pull the recoil starter to start the engine.
4.14 Snow Clean-out Tool
The snow clean-out tool is on the top of the auger
housing. Use this tool to unclog the discharge chute
when it becomes clogged with snow.
5. Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
5.1 Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive
You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel
feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling).
To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the
axle pins through the outer axle holes, but not through
the wheel hubs.
（
FIG 17
）
To self-propel, slide the wheels outward and insert the
axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the
outer axle holes.
（
FIG 18
）
FIG 17
FIG 18
