Craftsman CX Series Operator's Manual page 14

Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the
engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position.
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.
Recoil Starter Handle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter Button
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine's electric starter when
plugged into a 120V power source.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V power source/
wall outlet.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.
Auger Control
AUGER
CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the
handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
OPERATION
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
Oil Drain
Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.
Drive Control /Auger Control Lock
The wheel drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip
against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. The Wheel drive
control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control
without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the wheel drive control, the operator can release the auger
control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both
controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the wheel drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do
so will result in increased wear on your machine's drive system.
Two-way chute Control™
The two-way chute-pitch control is located on the left side of the handle panel and
is used to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute.
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DRIVE
CONTROL
To change the upper chute angle to control the distance that snow is thrown,
pivot the lever forward or backward.
Move the lever forward to pivot the upper chute down and reduce the
distance snow is thrown.
Move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward and increase the
distance snow is thrown.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
LEFT RIGHT
GO
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP