Recoil Starter Handle
Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it's important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 1.
Choke Control
RUN
RUN
CHOKE BELOW
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting
engine. The choke lever slides between the RUN
Primer
Pressing the primer, making sure to cover the vent hole
when pushing, forces fuel directly into the engine's
carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Auger Control
Headlight
Chute Rotation Control
Gas Cap
CHOKE
CHOKE
and CHOKE
positions.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
OPERATION
Choke Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 1
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine.
Gas Cap
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
Key
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the
engine to start. Remove the key when the snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine.
Doing so may cause it to break.
Auger
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws
it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger also aid in propelling the
snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement.
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Upper Handle
Primer
Electric Starter Button
Electric Starter Outlet
Choke Lever
Muffler
Oil Drain
Key
Oil Fill/Dipstick