Snowthrower controls, Engine controls, Ground speed – Simplicity 1691411 User Manual

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SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS

(Figure 1)

R e f

A

B

C

D

E

N a m e

Auger Control
Clutch Lever

Drive Control
Clutch Lever

Chute Control
R o d

Chute
Deflector

Skid Shoes

Function

Engages auger/impeller
depressed; disengages when
released.

Engages drive

to

wheels when

depressed; disengages when

released.

Controls direction snow is

thrown.

Controls angle snow is

thrown.

Controls height of scraper
bar.

Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls

ENGINE CONTROLS

(Figure 2)

Ref Name

Function

A Primer

Primes the carburetor.

I

Button

B Choke

C Ignition

Switch

Throttle

Enriches fuel

Allows starting and stopping
of the engine.

Controls engine

speed.

Lever

Shift Lever

F Starter

Handle

G Fuel Valve

Controls ground speed and
direction.

Used to start engine.

Turns fuel

on or off.

The engine can be started with the rewind (rope) starter

or optional

electric starter. The engine can be

Figure 2. Engine Controls

stopped by moving the throttle lever

2) all the

way down, or by pulling out on the ignition key.

GROUND SPEED

Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for maintenance
and service instructions, along with important safety

Use the ground speed shift lever (E, figure 2) to control

information.

the drive speed of the snowthrower. There are three
ward speeds and one reverse speed. Position 1 is for

extra deep, wet, heavy snow.

2 is for deep, wet,

ENGINE SPEED

heavy snow. Position 3 is for light, fluffy snow and to
drive the snowthrower without blowing snow. To change

For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full

speeds, first release the drive control clutch lever (B,

operating engine speed. Use the engine throttle lever (D,

I), then move the ground speed shift lever to the

figure 2) to set the engine speed.

desired speed setting.

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