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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Drive Control
Electric Starter Button
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
Clean-out
Tool
Augers
WARNING:
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
Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.
Shift Lever
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.
Chute Directional
Skid Shoe
Read, understand, and follow
Auger Control
Shift Lever
Ignition
Key
Control
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
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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Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
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