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Know
Your Snow
Thrower
IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline
and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without first
reading the engines operator’s manual for instructions
regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
Choke Lever
Activating choke control closes the choke plate on
carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine
manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.
Primer
Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s
carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to engine
manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.
Ignition Key
Ignition key must be present, inserted in key switch, and
in the “ON” position for engine to start.
Recoil Starter
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requires use of a two-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
IMPORTANT:
This unit runs on a
mixture of gasoline
and oil. Do NOT
operate the snow
thrower without first
reading the engines
operator’s manual for
instructions regard-
ing proper fuel and
engine oil.
Spark Plug Cover
Remove spark plug cover to access spark plug.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the
auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the
unit as they come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to
engage auger; release it to disengage.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using chute
handle. Pitch of the discharge chute controls angle at
which the snow is thrown. Loosen wing knob on side
of the discharge chute before pivoting discharge chute
upward or downward. Retighten the knob once desired
position has been achieved.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Figure 4
Figure 4A
Choke Lever
Fuel Cap
Primer
Chute Assembly
Chute Handle
Electric Starter Button
Key
Auger Control
Starter Handle
Spark Plug Access
Auger
Shave Plate