Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section on page 11.
WARNING: The electric starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid possibility of electric shock which may injure the operator.
•Determine whether your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
WARNING: If your house wiring system is not a
•If your house wiring system is grounded and a
•When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then the other end into a
•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
•Make sure that the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position.
•Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Save the second key.
•Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
•Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
•Plug the other end of the power cord into a
WARNING: Do not use primer while starting the engine with an electric starter.
•Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated, it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
•When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF.
•Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine.
•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
•Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when throwing snow.
Warm Start
•If restarting a warm engine after a shut down, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press the starter button.
B. Recoil Starter
Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil and the auger drive and the traction drive levers are released.
•Move throttle control to FAST position.
•Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag and keep the second key in a safe place.
•Rotate choke control to FULL choke position.
•Push the primer button while covering the vent hole. Remove your finger from the primer between primes. Do not prime if temperature is above
50o F; prime two times between 50o F and 15o F; and prime four times below 15o F.
•Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
•As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF position. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position.
•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
•Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when throwing snow.
Warm Start
•If restarting a warm engine after a temporary shut down, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not prime. Press the starter button.
Frozen Recoil Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows:
•Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
•Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.
•If the engine still fails to start, repeat the first two steps. If continued attempts do not free starter, follow the electric starter procedures to start.
•Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the engine controls.
Operating Snow Thrower
To Engage Drive
•With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
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