Yard Machines E6A5E, E665E Operating Your Snow Thrower, Safety ignition key, Gas and oil fill-up

Safety ignition key Fuel cutoff valve

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 15.

The fuel cutoff valve, located under the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank.

Closed

Open

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

	Switch	Starter Button
Spark	Box
		(Optional)
Plug

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.

	Choke	Primer
		Rope Starter
Ignition		Handle
Key	Throttle
	Control

Figure 15

Gas and oil fill-up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil 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 (optional)

WARNING: The optional 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.

Starting 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.

Metal Loop

on Spark

Plug Wire

Rubber Boot

Figure 16

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 16.

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

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

•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 15. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

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

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

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

•Recoil Start Only: Push primer button two or three times. If engine is warm, push primer button once only. See Figure 15.

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