Operating your snow thrower, Know your snow thrower, Warning – White Outdoor 769-04211 User Manual

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-
tion, 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

Choke Control

Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the
carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

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.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in
place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to
stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use.

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

Chute

Assembly

Clean-Out

Tool

Skid Shoe

Augers

Drive Control

Headlight

Auger Control

Shift Lever

Four-Way Chute Control™

Heated Grips (optional)

Wheel Steering

Control

Engine Controls

* Optional

Starter Handle

Oil Drain

Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick

Electric start button*

Electric Switch Box*

Fuel Fill Cap

Primer

Ignition Key

Throttle

Choke

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