MTD OGST-3106 Operating Your Snow Thrower, Before Starting, Gas & Oil Fill-Up, To Start Engine

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Primer
Vent Hole

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

•Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual shipped with the snow thrower.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

NOTE: 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 in the Assembly Section.

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

•Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) position. See Figure 6.

•Move throttle control up to FAST position.

•Insert ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.

Electric Starter (optional)

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

•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 home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before

using the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

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

•Rotate choke knob to ON position.

•Push primer button three times, as instructed in the engine manual, making sure to cover

vent hole when pushing.

• Push starter button on top of the engine to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position.

•When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF.

•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the three-prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

•Push primer button two or three times. If engine is warm, push primer button once only. Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. At temperatures below 15°F, additional priming may be necessary .

•Grasp starter handle 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.

•Repeat the previous steps until engine starts.

To Stop Engine

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

•To prevent possible freeze-up of starter:

Electric Starter: 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 recepta- cle first, and then from switch box.

Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower Items Required For AssemblyBefore Assembly Assembling Handle Loose PartsAttaching the Chute Assembly Attaching Chute CrankWheel Drive Control & Shift Lever Chute Clean-Out ToolFinal Adjustments Auger ControlTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Knowing Your Snow ThrowerDrive Control / Auger Control Lock Shift Lever Safety Ignition KeyChute Clean-Out Tool Discharge ChuteGas & Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Snow ThrowerBefore Starting To Start EngineTo Engage Augers To Engage Wheel DriveOperating Tips Auger Control Chute AssemblyShift Rod Wheel Drive ControlGeneral Recommendations Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerSkid Shoe LubricationEngine Friction Wheel RubberDrive Belts Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control LockShave Plate and Skid Shoes Servicing Your Snow ThrowerAugers Replacing Belts Auger BeltDrive Belt Changing Friction Wheel Rubber Sprocket Hex ShaftTroubleshooting OFF-SEASON StorageThree 3 Year Limited Warranty Tractor Attachment Warranty103 Part RÉF Pièce Description Serrez à un couple de 20-30 po-lb Part RÉF Pièce Description RÉF Pièce Description 20 19 3468 58A 58B Part RÉF Pièce Description 995 x 12,0 Lg po Couple de 325-550 po-lb Style Style Commerciale Utilisation Dépannage DE Guide 9 Chapitre UregFi Nongpi du Hex Moyeu Arbre NongPiGoulotte Frottement de roueCaoutchouc en bague la de Changement La de manivelle la et courroie-couvre le RemontezCourroies les de Remplacement Moteur Patins et LameTarières ’entraînement CourroiesGénéral d’ordre Recommandations LubrificationPatin Tarière la de Commande’éjection Goulotte La de commande la de réglage tout pour réglages» Roues des l’entraînement de CommandeGoulotte la de et patins des tarière Tarières les de Embrayage ’utilisation ConseilsLaissez Remarque Démarrage le Avant ’huile et d’essence PleinsTrous trois à courant de prise une avez vous Si Vitesses de Levier Que plus côté d’un tirer de risque machine la pneus, les ’autre deTous dans égale pas n’est pression la Si Remarque Goulotte la de dégagement de Outil Le dans roues» des l’entraînement de «CommandeRéglages Derniers La à «Réglages» chapitreGoulotte la de Montage Goulotte la de manivelle la de MontageExcessivement Cisaillement de Boulons Montage 2 ChapitreSouffleuse la de châssis le de l’arrière à Regardez Responsabilité Votre Remisage ET Entretien Préparation FormationEgl’assembla Procéder de Avant EgPa Contenu’utilisation Notice

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