OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW
THROWER. Compare the iifuslrations with your snow thrower to iamiliarize yourseH with the location of various
controls and adjustmertls Save this manual for future reference
SEARS SNOW THROWERS conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute
AUGER DRIVE LEVER - Starts and stops the auger and
impeller (snow gathering and throwing)
TRACTION DRIVE LEVER - Propels the snow thrower
forward and in reverse.
SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the
snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse)
CRANK ASSEMBLY - Changes the direction of snow
throwing through the discharge chute
CHUTE DEFLECTOR - Changes the distance the snow
is thrown
DISCHARGE CHUTE - Changes the direction the snow
is thrown
HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS-Adjusts the ground clearance
of the auger housing
IGNITION KEY - Most be inserted to start the engine.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu
ally
CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine,
PRIMER BUTTON ■ Injects fuel directly into the carbure
tor manifold for fast starts in cold weather
THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls the engine speed.
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