SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Compare Figure 5 with your equipment and follow description of controls, given below, to get familiar with
their operation.
Auger Control Bail
Upper Handle
Drive Control Bail
Starter Rope
Gas Tank
Cap
Starter Rope
Primer
Muffler
Discharge
Chute
Throttle Control
Chute Handle
Choke Knob
Ignition Key
Chute Knob
Shave
Plate
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Skid Shoe
Auger
Figure 5
Throttle Control
Chute Handle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the
direction of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to
turn the chute assembly in the right direction.
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine.
Drive Control Bail
Chute Knob
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control bail is used to engage/disengage wheels. Squeeze
the drive control bail against the upper handle to engage the
wheels; release to disengage.
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by raising
the upper chute for greater distance, or lowering it for
less distance. Loosen the chute knob on the side of the
discharge chute to adjust. Pivot the chute to desired
position, and retighten the chute knob.
Auger Control Bail
The auger control bail is adjacent to the upper handle.
Squeeze this bail against the handle to engage the
augers; release to disengage the augers.
Safety Ignition Switch
The ignition key is necessary for the engine to start.
Insert key into the switch to start; do not turn it to start/
stop the unit. Remove key when the unit is not in use.
WARNING: Nevermakeadjustmentstothe
dischargechuteunlessbothaugeranddrivecontrol
bails are disengaged and the operator is standing
beside the unit.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes
in the low position. Use middle or high position when
area to be cleared is uneven.
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