13
OPERATION
ThroTTle ConTrol
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine.
It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the
engine when moved into the STOP position.
reCoil STarTer handle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
eleCTriC STarTer BuTTon
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s
electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
eleCTriC STarTer ouTleT
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
(included) and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
augerS
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
ChuTe aSSemBly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor
to aid in cold-weather starting.
oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
gaS CaP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
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/ auger ConTrol loCk
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive
system.
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.
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.
•
•
AUGER
CONTROL
GO
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
DISCHARGE
RIGHT
ADJUSTABLE
CHUTE TILT