Know Yoursnow Thrower; Product View And Controls - Troy-Bilt 5524-Storm Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Shift Lever
Drive Control
Electric Starter Button
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
Clean-out
Tool
Gas Cap
Augers
Auger Control
Jf EngineControls
Electric Starter Outlet
Skid Shoe
Chute Directional
Control
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Recoil Starter
Handle
,_ WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
NOTE:
For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the
Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and
StartingThe Engineon page 10 of this manual.
ShiftLever
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
There are six forward (F) speeds.
Position one (1) is the slowest and
position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One
(1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.
GasCap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to
the fuel tank.
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R1
R2
ChokeControl
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.
ThrottleControl
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.
0il Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil
added through the oil fill.
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