SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage
them quickly.
Auger Control
Handle
Upper
Handle
Chute Crank
Ignition
Key
Spark
Plug
Cover
Primer
Button
Electric
Starter
Discharge
Chute
Starter
Handle
Plug for
Electric
Cord
Choke Lever
Off
On
Shave
Plate
Auger
Electric Cord
Figure 9
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Compare Figure 9 with the controls on your snow
thrower before starting the machine or trying to
operate it.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage the augers. The snow
thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of
the augers. Pull the control handle back against the
upper handle to engage the augers; release to
disengage.
Choke Lever
Place choke lever in “ON” position to start a cold
engine.
Primer Button
Chute Crank
Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure
fast starts in cold weather. Follow engine manual to
prime engine.
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank
determines the direction that snow will be discharged.
Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn
counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Ignition Key
Used to start engine. Put key in “ON” position to start.
Discharge Chute
Starter Handle
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.
Used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter
Used to start engine with a 120V power source.
Plug for Electric Start
Requires use of a two-prong outdoor electric cord
and a 120V power source.
Stopping Engine
Spark Plug Cover
Spark plug located under the cover.
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Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it
from the snow thrower.
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