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Operating your snow thrower, Know your snow thrower, Warning – Troy-Bilt STORM Series User Manual

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s
important to become acquainted with its controls and
features.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh
Engines manual packed separately.

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
There are six forward (F) speeds.
Position one (1) is the slowest and
position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds.
One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the
faster.

Know Your Snow Thrower

Choke Control

The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and
is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the
engine.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the
engine. It regulates the speed of the
engine and will shut off the engine when
pushed down completely.

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.

WARNING

Read, understand, and
follow all instructions 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.

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Engine Controls

Recoil Starter

Handle

Electric Starter Outlet

Primer

Ignition

Key

Choke

Control

Throttle

Control

This Operator’s Manual
may cover a range of
product specifications
for various models.
Characteristics and fea-
tures discussed and/or
illustrated in this manual
may not be applicable to
all models.

Drive Control

Auger Control

Shift Lever

Chute Directional Control

Augers

Skid Shoe

Clean Out Tool

Chute Assembly

Oil Fill

Gas Cap

Electric Start button