Operating Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet WE 26 Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand, and
follow all instructions 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.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Drive Control
Electric Start Button
Gas Cap
Chute
Assembly
Oil Fill
Clean-Out Tool
Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it's
important to become acquainted with its controls and
features.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh
Engine manual packed separately.
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.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.
Shift Lever
Four-Way
Chute Control™
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Skid Shoe Throttle
Control
Figure 12
Choke Control
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.
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.
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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Auger Control
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer