Operation; Shift Lever - Craftsman C459-52213 Operator's Manual

Drive Control
Chute Assembly
Drift Cutters
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it's important to become
acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 19.

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.
forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is
the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the
slower and two (2) is the faster.
DrIfT CUTTerS
(if so equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is
optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so
that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow
falling into the augers for throwing.
SkID SHOeS
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward
for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.

OPERATION

Headlight
Gas Cap
Skid Shoe
Shift Lever
Four-Way Chute Control™ (Joystick)
Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Primer
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Oil Drain
Figure 19
keY
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the
engine to start. Remove the key when the snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so
may cause it to break.
CHOke COnTrOL
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated
by turning the rotary choke knob to the CHOKE position. Activating
the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine.
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.
gaS CaP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
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Heated Grips
Recoil Starter
Oil Fill
Handle
Electric
Starter
Button
Electric Starter Outlet