•If your house wiring system is grounded and a
NOTE: When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
•Make sure that the auger control bail and the drive control bail are disengaged.
•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key into the ignition slot. Do not turn the key. Keep second key in a safe place.
•Move the choke knob to FULL choke position.
•Move throttle control to the FAST position.
•Turn fuel valve on, if so equipped.
•Connect power cord to the switch box on engine.
•Plug the other end of the power cord into a three- hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
•Push primer button three times.
•Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 20 seconds at a time. Allow the electric starter to cool down for 10 minutes before cranking again.
WARNING: Severe damage to electric starter is possible if you continue to crank for more than 20 seconds without a
•When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF.
NOTE: When engaging the electric starter, a slight hesitation of a few seconds may occur before the engine starts to turn. This is normal and is not harmful to the engine.
•Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine.
•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
Warm Start:
•If restarting a warm engine, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press the starter button. Do not push the primer button.
Before Stopping
•Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.
•To avoid possible
Recoil Starter
a.With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Electric Starter (if equipped)
a.Connect power cord to switch box, then to 120 Volt AC receptacle.
b.While the engine is running, push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds.
c.Disconnect power cord from the receptacle first, then from the snow thrower.
NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope or from spinning the starter will not harm the engine.
•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control bail for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the discharge chute.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
•To stop the wheel, release the drive control bail.
•To stop throwing snow, release the auger control bail.
•To stop engine, push throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the key. Do not turn key.
•Wipe off all snow and moisture from the carburetor area and around the engine.
WARNING: The temperature of muffler and
the surrounding areas may exceed 150o F. Avoid these areas.
Clearing The Snow
CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects. Remove, if any.
•Start the engine following Starting instructions.
•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
•Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction, away from bystanders and/or buildings.
•Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, squeeze the auger control bail completely against the upper handle to fully engage the augers.
•While the auger control handle is engaged, squeeze the drive control bail completely against the upper handle to engage the wheels. Do not “feather” the drive control bail.
•As the snowthrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the snowthrower along the path to be cleared.
•Release the bails to stop the snowthrowing action and forward motion.
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