Operation, GAS and OIL FILL-UP, To Start Engine

SECTION 7: OPERATION

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Service the engine with gasoline and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Electric Starter

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point your starter will normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.

When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.

TO START ENGINE

IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly Instructions.

Ignition

Key

Starter

Handle

Primer

Choke

Throttle

Figure 19

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

2.Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open (vertical) position.

3.Make certain the auger drive and traction drive clutch grips are in the disengaged (released) position.

4.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 19. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

5.Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

6.If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

7.Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three- hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.

8.Recoil Start Only: Push primer button two or three times. If engine is warm, push primer button once only. See Figure 19.

NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15oF.

9.Electric Start: Push starter button on top of the engine to crank the engine. When engine starts, release starter button.

Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle (see Figure 19) and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

10.Repeat step 9 until engine starts. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 8 and 9 until engine starts.

11.As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position.

TO STOP ENGINE

1.Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

2.To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows.

Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.