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Operating your snow thrower, Know your snow thrower, Warning – Cub Cadet WE 26 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
Engine 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
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slowest speed.

Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.

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

Drive Control

Gas Cap

Oil Fill

Electric Start Button

Chute

Assembly

Clean-Out Tool

Auger Control

Shift Lever

Four-Way

Chute Control™

Skid Shoe