Snapper 10524, 11528, 1332, 1338, 13388 Starting Controls, Starting the Engine, Manual Start

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Operation

STARTING CONTROLS

G

F

B

See Figure 1for the following instructions.

 

 

E

 

 

A

Units with Optional Electric Start

 

 

 

 

 

A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button

 

 

C

 

 

 

(A) activates an electric starter mounted to the

D

 

 

engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han-

 

 

dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts

 

 

 

AC, which is provided by connection to the extension

 

 

 

cord provided with units equipped with this feature.

 

 

 

Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly

 

 

 

grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.

 

 

 

Manual Start

 

 

 

B. Fuel Valve - The fuel valve (B) is located under the

 

 

 

fuel tank. It is used to turn the fuel supply off for out-

Figures 1. Engine Controls

of-season storage.

A. Electric Start Button

 

C. Starter Handle - The starter handle (C) connects to a

B. Fuel Valve

starter cord to manually start the engine. Pulling

C. Starter Handle

starter handle rapidly spins the engine crankshaft,

D. Primer Button

cycles the engine, and generates the spark neces-

E. Throttle Lever

sary for starting the engine.

F. Engine Key

 

G. Choke Knob

D.Primer Button - When pressed, the primer button

(D) provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine. Normally, pressing the primer button twice will pro- vide enough fuel to start a cold engine.

E.Throttle Lever - The throttle lever (E) controls the engine speed. For best overall performance, the throttle lever should be set to the FAST position. Use

the SLOW position only for warming the engine, or to

4. Turn the choke knob (G) fully counter-clockwise if

help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting the

engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)

unit down for the day.

5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold.

F. Engine Key - The engine key (F) prevents the

(Do not prime a warm engine.)

engine from being started by unauthorized individu-

6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter

als. The key must be fully inserted into the key slot

button to crank the engine.

for the unit to start. The key is also used to stop the

Manual Start: Pull starter handle (C) rapidly to start

engine by pulling the key out of the key slot.

the engine. Do not allow the starter handle to snap

G. Choke Knob - The choke knob (G) adjusts the

back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keep-

air/fuel mixture, and is used to help start a cold

ing a firm grip on the starter handle.

engine by providing a richer mixture. Once the engine

7. As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,

is warm and running smoothly, the choke knob

turn the choke knob (G) slowly clockwise to the OFF

should be set to the off position to provide a normal

position, and set the Throttle Lever to SLOW. If the

air/fuel mix.

engine falters, turn the choke knob counter-clockwise

 

 

until the engine runs smoothly, and let it run briefly

STARTING THE ENGINE

before returning the choke to the OFF position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for

1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to

a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full

the ON position.

speed. The engine will not develop full power until it

2. Insert the engine key (F, Figure 1) into the engine key

reaches operating temperature. After warming up,

slot and push fully in to the RUN position.

always operate at full throttle.

3.Move the throttle lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion.

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10524, 11528, 1332, 1338, 13388, 10524, 11528, 1332, 13388, 13388 specifications

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