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Speed Selector
Position the Speed Selector in the
appropriate speed notch to control forward
and reverse travel.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slowest
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT: DO
NOT change
motion from
forward to reverse
with clutch
engaged. Forward
speed can be
changed without
declutching.
Choke Control Knob
1.Choke Closed
position: chokes off air
to engine for easier
start.
2.Choke Open position:
allows for normal
operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually
open choke after engine
starts.
Throttle
The throttle controls the
engine speed. To increase
or decrease the engine
speed, adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm
starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather
starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly
choked and cranked engine when the starter
button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut
Off on page 20.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back
against starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool
(Figure 15)
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from
the auger housing and use it to remove
the clog from the discharge chute.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the
auger housing.
Deflector Remote (921004, 006, 007,
008, 009)
Place deflector into position before operation.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Place deflector remote in a forward notch to
throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a
rearward notch to throw snow higher.
Discharge Deflector (921005)
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector
at a safe angle before starting engine. DO
NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.
1. Push deflector handle forward or down
to throw snow lower.
2. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to
throw snow higher (Figure 16).
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WARNING: Hand contact with the
rotating impeller is the most
common cause of injury associated
with snow throwers. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge
chute.
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Figure 15
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