Simplicity 1691411 - Manual (Page 8)

SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS
(Figure 1)
R e f
A
B
C
D
E
N a m e
Auger Control
Clutch Lever
Drive Control
Clutch Lever
Chute Control
R o d
Chute
Deflector
Skid Shoes
Function
Engages auger/impeller
depressed; disengages when
released.
Engages drive
to
wheels when
depressed; disengages when
released.
Controls direction snow is
thrown.
Controls angle snow is
thrown.
Controls height of scraper
bar.
Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls
ENGINE CONTROLS
(Figure 2)
Ref Name Function
A Primer Primes the carburetor. I
Button
B Choke
C Ignition
Switch
Throttle
Enriches fuel
Allows starting and stopping
of the engine.
Controls engine
speed.
Lever
Shift Lever
F Starter
Handle
G Fuel Valve
Controls ground speed and
direction.
Used to start engine.
Turns fuel on or off.
The engine can be started with the rewind (rope) starter
or optional electric starter. The engine can be
Figure 2. Engine Controls
stopped by moving the throttle lever 2) all the
way down, or by pulling out on the ignition key.
GROUND SPEED
Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for maintenance
and service instructions, along with important safety
Use the ground speed shift lever (E, figure 2) to control
information.
the drive speed of the snowthrower. There are three
ward speeds and one reverse speed. Position 1 is for
extra deep, wet, heavy snow. 2 is for deep, wet,
ENGINE SPEED
heavy snow. Position 3 is for light, fluffy snow and to
drive the snowthrower without blowing snow. To change
For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full
speeds, first release the drive control clutch lever (B,
operating engine speed. Use the engine throttle lever (D,
I), then move the ground speed shift lever to the
figure 2) to set the engine speed.
desired speed setting.
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