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SECTION3: KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER
_ ARNING: Befamiliar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Compare Figure 6 with your equipment and follow description of controls, given below, to get familiar with
their operation.
Auger Control
Upper Handle
Starter Rope_
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Gas Ca_
Handle_
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Chute
Drive Control
Oil Fill/
M" Dipstick
Uffler I
Spark |
Plug _,
Carburetor
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Gas
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"Chute Knob
Plate
Auger//
Chute
Assembly
_Clean-Out Tool
Skid Shoe
Choke /
Ignition _
Keg
Oil Drain
Recoil
Starter
Primer
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Throttle Control
Figure 6
ThrottleControl
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and also stops the engine.
Drive Control
Located on the underside ofthe upper handle, the drive
control is usedto engage!disengage wheels. Squeeze the
drive control against the upper handle to engage thewheels;
releaseto disengage.
AugerControl
The auger control is adjacent to the upper handle.
Squeeze the auger control against the upper handle to
engage the augers; release to disengage the augers.
,_WAR N IN G: Never make adjustments tothechute assembly unless bothauger and drive
controls are disengaged and theoperator is
standing beside the unit.
IMPORTANT:Refer to Auger Control Test on page 9
prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow
all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to
verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
ChuteHandle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the
direction of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to
turn the chute assembly in the direction you wish to
throw the snow.
ChuteKnob
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either
raising or lowering the upper chute. Loosen the chute
knob on the side of the upper chute to adjust. Pivot the
upper chute to desired position, and retighten the chute
knob.
IgnitionKey
The ignition key is necessary for the engine to start.
Insert key and snap in place; do not turn it to start/stop
the unit. Remove key when the unit is not in use.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes
in the low position. Use middle or high position when
area to be cleared is uneven or on gravel surfaces.
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