Craftsman C950-52930-0 USE of Electric Starter, Remove finger from primer vent hole between

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OPERATION

USE OF ELECTRIC STARTER

On models so equipped

,_	WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with
	a three-wire power cord and plug designed to
	operate on 120 volt AC house hold current. The

power cord must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which can cause

injury to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth below:

Make sure your house has a three-wire grounded sys- tem. If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house does not have a three-wire grounded sys-

tem, do not use this electric starter under any condi- tion.

If your house has a three-wire grounded system but a three hole receptacle is not available to connect the electric starter, have a three-hole receptacle installed by a licensed electrician.

_lb WARNING: To connect a 120 volt power cord, always connect the power cord first to the

switch box located on the engine and then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.

Starter Bu_on

Switch Box "i

Power cord

Figure 22

COLD ENGINE START (ELECTRIC STARTER)

(SEE NO TAG AND FIGURE 22)

(Engine has not been run recently.)

NOTE: When using the 120 volt electric starter, do not push the primer button.

1.Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch lever are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.

,_ WARNING:ways unplugTothedisconnectend connectedthe powerto thecord,threeal-- hole grounded receptacle first.

Fill Cap/Dipstick

Primer Button

Carburetor

Cover

2.IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 0°F (-18°C) Move throttle control to"FAST" position. iN TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°F (-18°C)

Move throttle control to "1/2 THROTTLE" position. Allow engine to idle at "1/2 Throttle" for five minutes to allow en- gine oil to warm before engaging auger drive clutch lever. Failure to allow engine oil to warm can cause damage to engine.

. insert key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place (Figure 21). Do not turn key.

4.CHOKE KNOB must be in the off position.

		5.	Connect POWER CORD to SWITCH	BOX (Figure 22).
		6.	Plug other end of POWER CORD	into a three-hole,
			GROUNDED 120 VOLT, AC receptacle. (See WARNING
			at beginning of these instructions).
			NOTE: Cover vent hole when pushing primer.
			Remove finger from primer vent hole between
			pushes.
		7.	Push the primer button as follows:
Ignition			Above 50° F (10° C), DO NOT PRIME.
Key	Throttle	Control Lever	From 50° F (10° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C), PUSH TWO TIMES.
		Figure 21	Below 15° F (-10 ° C), PUSH FOUR TIMES.
		8.	START ENGINE:
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