Operating Guide

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Controls & Operation

Headlight (If Equipped)

The headlight is located on the upper center

of the control panel and is ON when the snow

thrower is running.

Engine Controls

If your model has an electric starter, stand in

the operator’s position and refer to Figure 3-2

for the location of the Engine Controls. If your

model does not have an electric starter, stand

in the operator’s position and refer to Figure 3-3

for the location of the Engine Controls.

Choke Lever

Primer

Safety Key

Electric Starter

Outlet †

† — If Equipped

Electric Starter

Button †

Figure 3-2

Choke Lever

Primer

Safety Key

Figure 3-3

Snow thrower controls and features are

described below and illustrated in Figure 3-1.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several

models. Snow thrower features may vary by

model. Not all features in this manual are

applicable to all snow thrower models and the

snow thrower depicted may differ from yours.

NOTE: All references to the left or right side

of the snow thrower are from the operator’s

position. Any exceptions will be noted.

Auger

When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow

into the auger housing and throws it out the

chute assembly. Rubber paddles on the auger

also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they

come in contact with the pavement.

Auger Control Lever

Located on the upper handle, the auger

control lever is used to engage and disengage

drive to the auger. Squeeze the auger control

lever against the upper handle to engage the

auger; release it to disengage.

Shave Plate

The shave plate maintains contact with the

pavement as the snow thrower is propelled,

allowing snow close to the pavement’s surface

to be discharged.

Recoil Starter Handle

The recoil starter handle is used to manually

start the engine.

Chute Assembly

(See Insets for Specific

Chute Types)

Recoil Starter Handle

Auger

Auger Control Lever

Headlight †

Chute Tilt Control †

Chute Rotation Control †

Shave Plate

Drift Cutter †

Chute

Handle †

Lower 2-Way Chute †

Chute Rotation

Control

Upper 2-Way Chute †

Chute Assembly

Chute Tilt Control

Chute Rotation

Control

E-Z Chute™ †

Figure 3-1

E-Z Chute™ (If Equipped)

Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right

using the chute handle. The pitch of the chute

assembly controls the angle at which the

snow is thrown. Stop the engine, remove the

safety key and loosen the wing knob on the

side of the chute assembly before pivoting the

upper portion of the chute assembly upward

or downward. Retighten the knob once the

desired position has been achieved.

Lower 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)

Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right

using the chute rotation control. The pitch of

the chute assembly controls the angle at which

the snow is thrown. Stop the engine, remove the

safety key and loosen the wing knob on the side

of the chute assembly before pivoting the chute

upward or downward. Retighten the knob once

the desired position has been achieved.

Upper 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)

Chute Tilt Control

The chute tilt control is located to the right

of the control panel and controls the angle/

distance that snow is thrown. Pull back on

the chute tilt control to increase the angle/

distance and push forward to decrease the

angle/distance.

Chute Rotation Control

The chute rotation control is located in the

center of the control panel and controls the

direction snow is thrown. Depress the button

and rotate the chute rotation control to the

right to turn the chute to the right and rotate

to the left to turn the chute to the left.

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

The drift cutters are designed for use in deep

snow. Their use is optional for normal snow

conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so that

the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift

to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.

† — If Equipped