Operating your snow thrower, Know your snow thrower warning – Troy-Bilt 769-03800 User Manual
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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
Now that you have set up your snow thrower
for operation, get acquainted with its controls
and features. These are described below and
illustrated in Figure 4-1. This knowledge will
allow you to use your new equipment to its
fullest potential.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the engine
manual packed with your unit.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the right side
of the handle panel. Place the shift lever
into any of eight positions to control the
direction of travel and ground speed.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slowest speed.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.
Know Your Snow Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Figure 4-1
Recoil Starter
Handle
Oil Drain
Muffler
Electric Start
Button
Electric Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Drive Control
Oil Fill
Chute Assembly
Gas Cap
Shift Lever
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the
rear of the engine and is activated
by rotating the knob clockwise.
Activating the choke control closes
the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when
pushed down completely.
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.