Features & Controls
CONTROL LOCATIONS
Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you
will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls
to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
1,2.. Speed Selector
Fuel
Selects forward speeds 1-5 and reverse speeds 1-2.
Traction Control / Free Hand™ Lock
Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut
off valve is located under the fuel tank. Close the valve
when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve
before stating.
Engages traction drive to wheels when depressed. Also
locks auger control when depressed simultaneously.
Releasing the traction control lever releases the Free
Hand™ auger control lock and stops the drive wheels.
Starter Handle
Used to pull-start the engine.
Primer Button
Auger Control
Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing
the control stops the auger/impeller.
Primes carburetor for faster cold starting.
Throttle Lever
Chute Direction Control
Rotates the discharge chute to desired position.
Chute Deflector Knob
Controls engine speed. Move toward the hare icon for
faster engine speed, move toward the turtle icon for
slower engine speed. Move the throttle all the way to
STOP to stop the engine.
Locks chute deflector in desired position
Traction Lock Pins
Engine Key
Prevents starting of engine without key. Stops engine
when removed.
The traction drive to each wheel can be locked and
unlocked with the Traction Lock Pins (H, Figure 4) to per-
mit the unit to “free-wheel,” allowing easier manual han-
dling and transport of the snowthrower.
Choke Knob
Adjusts air/fuel mix for easier cold weather starting.
Electric Start Button (Optional)
Activates electric starter.
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