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4
Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
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.
Never stop the engine
by moving the choke
lever into the CHOKE
position. Backfire,
fire or engine damage
could result.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Chute
Assembly
Clean-Out
Tool
Augers
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.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
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, with
position number one (1) being the slowest speed.
Track Drive Control
Headlight
Skid Shoe
Figure 4-1
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with
position number one (R1) being the slower speed.
Choke Control
The choke control is found on top of the engine and is acti-
vated by rotating the knob counter clockwise. 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.
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Shift Lever
Two-Way Chute Control™ (optional)
Auger Control
Steering Control
Chute Direction
Control (optional)
Engine Controls
Choke
Control
Gas Cap
Primer
Oil Fill
Safety
Key
Electric Starter
Outlet
Recoil Starter
Rocker
Handle
Switch
Electric Start
Button
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