Bolens 500E - Controls Overview; Vane Control; Ignition Key; Choke Control

CONTROLS
VANE CONTROL
The vane control (A), Figure 6, is used to
direct snow discharge left, right or straight
ahead.
IGNITION KEY
The ignition key (B), Figure 6, allows the
starting and stopping of engine.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control (C), Figure 6, aids in
cold engine starting.
RECOIL STARTER
This starter rope (D), Figure 6, allows the
engine to start (by pulling) with the key
ON.
PRIMER BUTTON
The primer button (E), Figure 6, permits
the operator to hand prime (by pressing)
the engine carburetor. NOTE: When
priming (Models 225 & 225E only) be
sure your thumb is covering vent hole.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
(Electric Start Models Only)
This starter button (G), Figure 6, is used
to start the engine (by pressing) with the
ignition key ON.
AUGER CLUTCH (Some Models)
This control (F), Figure 7, engages impel¬
ler when pulled up to handle bar and dis¬
engages impeller when released.
BEFORE OPERATION
A
WARNING
MODELS 350, 305E, 500, 500E & 520
THIS SNOW THROWER WAS
SHIPPED WITHOUT LUBRICA¬
TION IN THE CRANKCASE. FILL
THE 4 CYCLE ENGINE, IF SO
EQUIPPED, WITH OIL AS OUT¬
LINED IN THIS MANUAL AS WELL
AS THE ENGINE MANUAL.
MODELS 225,225E, 300 & 300E
THE 2 CYCLE ENGINE HAS NO
OIL SUMP IN THE CRANKCASE,
THEREFORE RELIES ON THE OIL
IN THE FUEL MIXTURE FOR
LUBRICATION.
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