Simplicity 1693647 555M - Manual (Page 9)

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ENGINE CONTROLS
SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS
Figure 2. Engine Controls - 5HP Models
Figure 3. Engine Controls - 7HP Models
A* Electric Start
Button
(Optional)
Activates electric starter
B* Fuel Valve Turns fuel supply on or off.
C Starter Handle Used to start engine
D Primer Button Primes carburetor for faster cold
starting.
E Throttle Lever Controls engine speed
F Engine Key Prevents starting of engine with-
out key. Stops engine when
removed.
G Choke Knob Adjusts air/fuel mixture
Control Reference Chart
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Speed
Selector
Drive Control
Auger Control
Chute Direction
Control
Chute
Deflector
Chute
Deflector Knob
Skid Shoes
Traction
Lock Pins
Selects Forward Speeds 1 - 5,
Reverse Speeds 1 - 2
Engages drive to wheels as it is
depressed; disengages when
released.
Engages auger/impeller as it is
depressed; disengages when
released.
Rotates discharge chute to
desired direction
Controls vertical angle snow is
thrown.
Locks chute deflector at desired
angle
Controls height of scraper bar
Engages for drive and
disengages for free-wheeling
B A
C
D
E
F G
Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls
A D
B
E
F
G
H
C
* Electric starter & fuel valve located on right side
of OHV engines.
C
D
E
F
G