Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine

Controls & Operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: The snowthrower engine is designed to operate at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snowthrower if air temperature is 40° F or warmer since engine may vapor lock and stop running after a short time. Engine will be difficult to start in warm weather.

WARNING

Electric start precautions:

•Use only with a grounded, polarized 120V AC outlet. Do not modify the plug to fit into any other type of outlet.

•Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. DO NOT use a damaged cord.

•Be sure there is no moisture present on the cord ends or receptacles when connecting to an outlet or to the unit.

Electric Starting Steps

Note: The electric starter is designed to operate on 120V AC household current, using power cord supplied with electric start snowthrower. When using power cord, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of receptacle.

1.Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON position.

2.If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).

3.Push the primer button two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)

4.Plug power cord for starter into receptacle on starter switch, then plug other end into a 120Volt AC house- hold receptacle. DO NOT use an extension cord with the electric start power cord supplied.

5.Push starter button to crank engine. DO NOT crank engine for more than a total of 15 seconds without allowing electric starter to cool for 10 minutes before additional cranking is attempted. Electric starter can be severely damaged if recommended starter operat- ing limitations are not observed.

NOTE: Do not push primer button while engine is being cranked.

6.Release starter button when engine starts and gradu- ally move choke lever to the OFF position.

NOTE: Always disconnect power cord from household receptacle first, then unplug from starter switch.

7.Disconnect power cord from household receptacle and then from starter switch on snowthrower. Store cord in a dry, convenient place.

8.To stop engine, turn engine key to the OFF position.

Manual (Recoil) Starting Steps

1.Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON position.

2.If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).

3.Push the primer button two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)

4.Grasp starter rope handle and slowly pull out rope until resistance is felt. Allow rope to rewind slowly, then pull rope out rapidly to start engine. Let rope return slowly to starter.

NOTE: If engine does not start after three pulls, push primer bulb once and again pull starter rope.

5.After engine starts and gradually warms up, move choke lever to the OFF position. Be prepared to move choke lever to the ON position if engine falters during warm up.

6.Allow engine to warm up before beginning snowthrower operations. The engine will operate at full throttle when thoroughly warmed up.

7.To stop engine, turn engine key to the OFF position.

DANGER

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and

DEADLY GAS.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1.Release the auger control.

2.Turn engine key to the OFF position.

3.Remove the key from the switch if you are leaving the operating position or will be making adjustments or repairs. (NOTE: Allow the unit to cool before storing or making any adjustments or repairs.)

If you will be storing the unit for the season, see the STORAGE section for instructions on properly preparing the unit for long-term storage.

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