Craftsman 536.8884 manual To Stop Engine, Cold Start

moisture which loads to separation and for- mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage tho fuel system of an ongine while in storage.

To avoid engino probloms, the fuol system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Star the engino and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty re- sidual gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh fuel next season (see

Storage instructions on page 23 for addi- tional information).

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent dam- age may occur.

Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean, un- leaded regular, unloaded premium, or reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO

NOT use leaded gasoline. Be sure that the container you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other foreign par- ticles. Never use gasoline that may be stale

from long periods of storage in the con- tainer.

Z_ CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable and

caution must be used when handling or stor- ing it.

Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is

running, when it is hot, or when snow thrower is in an enclosed area.

Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank.

NEVER till the tank completely. FILL THE TANK to within 1/4" - 1/2" from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.

Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun- nel or spout to prevent spilling.

Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved con- tainer and keep the cap in place on the con- tainer.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, move the throttlecontrol lever to II (STOP) position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the key. NOTE: DO NOT rum key.

TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.

The snow thrower engine is equipped with a

120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be cer- tain that you have read the following infor- mation:

COLD START

•Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (released) position.

•Move the throttle controRo _ (FAST) position. See figure on page 9.

•Remove the keys from the plastic bag.

Insert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN

KEY. Keep the Second key in a safe place.

•Rotate the choke knob to H choke On position. See figure on page 9.

•Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine.

/_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120vott AC house- hold current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electri- cal shock, which may be injurious to opera- tor. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the "To Start Engine" section. Deter- mine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electri- cian if you are not sure. If your house wire system is not a three-wire system, do not use this electric starer under any condi- tions. If your system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point your starter will normally I_e used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician. When connecting 120 volt AC power cord, always connect the cord to the switch box on the engine first, then plug the other end into the three-hole grounded receptacle. When disconnecting power cord, always un- plug the end in the three-hole grounded re- ceptacle first.

•Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.

•Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as follows: (Remove finger from primer button between primes). See figure on page 9 for location.

Do not prime if temperature is above 50°F.

Two times if tempersture is 50°F to 15°F. Four times if temperatlJre is below 15°F.

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