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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
The electric starter is equipped with a grounded
to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions care- fully prior to operating the electric starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex- tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Starting The Engine
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.
3.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch.
Electric Starter
1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a
WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded
household current. It must be used with a properly grounded
If your house wiring system is not a
any conditions.
If your home electrical system is grounded, but a
If you have a grounded
1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a
2.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start). If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
3.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
4.Push starter button to start engine.
5.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.
6.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.
7.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the
Recoil Starter
1.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
2.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
3.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
4.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
5.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.
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