Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau- tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
•Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.
•Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.
•At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. See storage instructions on page 24 of this manual.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using etha- nol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea- son. See storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To Start Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the discharge chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.
A. Electric Starter
Connect spark plug wire
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Figure 19
For location of all the engine controls referred to in this section, see Figure 19.
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a
Starting Instructions at a glance
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