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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Electric Starter Button
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
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Clean-out
Tool
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Shift Lever
Chute Directional
Control
Skid Shoe
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Auger Control
EngineControls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Augers
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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 between the lower handle,
behind the engine. Place the shift lever into any of
seven positions to control the direction of travel and
ground speed.
Forward
There are five forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is
the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower
and two (2) is the faster.
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
Choke C ontrol
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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