Operation - Craftsman 31BH55TH799 Operator's Manual

Chute Assembly
Drift Cutter
Clean Out
Tool
Auger
Housing
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.
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
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.
Drift Cutters
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is optional for normal
snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so that the cutters penetrate a high
standing snow drift to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Drive Control
Headlight
Manual
ChuteControl
Gas Cap
Meets ANSI Safety Standards

OPERATION

Shift Lever
Electric Chute Control (Joystick)
Primer
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Skid Shoe
Figure 16
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 ignition key in an attempt to start
the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is
activated by turning the rotary choke knob to the CHOKE
position. Activating the choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.
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Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Recoil Starter
Oil Fill
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Oil Drain
Electric
Starter
Button