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Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage
the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to
stop.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is a safety devise. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine will start. Remove the
ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt
to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Clean-Out Tool
WARNING: Never use your hands to clear
a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is
designed to clear a clogged chute assembly. Refer to
Operating Your Snow Thrower section for more detailed
information regarding the chute clean-out tool.
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the
rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable
tie before operating the snow thrower.
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil 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 Outlet (If so equipped)
Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into
the housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out
the chute assembly.
AUGER
CONTROL
GO
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
ADJUSTABLE
CHUTE TILT