Know Your Snow Thrower; Shift Lever - Yard-Man Style L Operator's Manual

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 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.
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to
the fuel tank.
Skid Shoe
Read, understand, and follow
Shift Lever
Chute Directional Control
Auger Control
Electric Starter Outlet
Ignition
Key
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
Primer