4
Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
KnowYour Snow Thrower
Drive Control
Shift Lever
Four-Way
Heated Handles
Switch (en option)†
Chute Control™
Auger Control
Headlight
Wheel Steering
Control †
Electric Start Button
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Choke
Control
Clean-Out
Tool
Throttle
Control
† If Equipped
Skid Shoe
Figure 4-1
Use extreme care
when handling
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 in Figure 4-1. This
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to
its fullest potential.
Choke Control
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.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
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.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the right side
of the handle panel. Place the shift lever
into any of eight positions to control the
direction of travel and ground speed.
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.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slowest speed.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-
weather starting.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil
added through the oil fill.
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