Operation - Craftsman CX Series Operator's Manual

Chute Assembly
Drift Cutters
Clean-out Tool
Augers
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it's important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 16.
Speed Selector Shift Lever
The speed selector shift lever is located on the right side of the
handle panel. Place the speed selector 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. Position one (1) is
the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower
and two (2) is the faster.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

OPERATION

Speed Selector
Shift Lever
Drive Control
Headlight
Auger
Housing
Skid Shoes
Figure 16
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Two-way Chute Control™
Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Chute
Directional
Control
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
Primer
Key
Choke
Throttle
Oil Drain
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is
activated by rotating the knob counter-clockwise. Activating
the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Key
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order
for the engine to start. Remove the key when the snow
thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine.
Doing so may cause it to break.
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Gas Cap
Electric
Start
Button
Electric
Starter Outlet
Recoil Starter
Handle