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Know
Your Snow
Thrower
Auger Control
Upper Handle
Drive
Control
Starter Rope
Gasoline Cap
Upper Chute
Chute Handle
Chute Assembly
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Throttle Control
Ignition Key
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place
Never make adjust-
ments to the chute
assembly unless
both controls are
disengaged and the
operator is standing
beside the unit.
the speed of the engine and also stops the engine.
in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt
to turn the key.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Pull the
drive control against the upper handle to engage the
wheels; release to disengage.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Auger Control
Located on the top side of the upper handle, the auger
control is used to engage and disengage the augers.
Pull the auger control back against the upper handle to
engage the augers; release to disengage.
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 or on gravel surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10
prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow
all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments
to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
Engine Operating Controls
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine operat-
ing controls and their functions.
Discharge Chute
The direction snow is thrown can be changed by turning
the lower chute with the chute handle. The distance
snow is thrown can be adjusted by raising the upper
chute for greater distance, or lowering for less distance.
Loosen the wing nut on the side of the discharge chute
to adjust. Pivot the chute to desired position, and
retighten wing nut.
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| Language | English |
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