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Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-
tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These
are described below and illustrated on this page. This
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to
its fullest potential.
NOTE:
For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and
is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the
engine. It regulates the speed of the
engine and will shut off the engine when
pushed down completely.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor to aid in
cold-weather starting.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil
added through the oil fill.
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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.
Never
fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
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1
2
F
3
4
5
R2
R1
R
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel and is used to determine
ground speed and direction of travel. It can
be moved into any of eight positions.
IMPORTANT:
Always release drive control
before changing speeds.
Forward
: The snow thrower has six
forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the
slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse:
The snow thrower has two
reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower of
the two.
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Drive Control
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
Clean-Out Tool
Auger Control
Shift Lever
Two-Way
Chute Control™
Wheel Steering
Control
Chute
Directional
Control
Skid Shoe
Drift Cutters
(optional)
Headlight
