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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Gasoline Cap
Discharge
Chute
Auger
Shave Plate
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage the auger. The snow
thrower is designed to propel by the rotation of the
auger. Pull the auger control handle back against the
upper handle to engage the auger; release to
disengage.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen the
hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust.
Tilt the chute to the desired position, and tighten the
knob.
Choke Lever
The location of the choke lever is indicated in Figure 3
inset. You will have to use this lever to start the engine.
Push the lever all the way up to the FULL/ON position,
or all the way down to the OFF position as desired.
Auger Control Handle
Recoil Starter
Primer
Key
Electric Starter(If Equipped)
Spark Plug Access
Oil Fill Plug
Figure 3
Primer Button
Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure
fast starts in cold weather. Follow engine manual to
prime engine.
Ignition Key
Used to start engine. Put key in "ON" position to start
for both electric and recoil start engines. Follow starting
instructions given in the next section.
Recoil Starter
Used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
Used to start engine with a 120V power source.
Plug for Electric Start
Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
and a 120V power source.
Spark Plug Access
Spark plug located under the access cover.
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Choke
Lever
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