Operating Your Snow Thrower - Troy-Bilt STORM Series Operator's Manual

4
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.
This Operator's Manual
may cover a range of
product specifications
for various models.
Characteristics and fea-
tures discussed and/or
illustrated in this manual
may not be applicable to
all models.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Drive Control
Electric Start button
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
Clean Out Tool
Augers
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
Engines 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
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.
Shift Lever
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Skid Shoe
Throttle
Control
Figure 4-1
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