Craftsman 536.8852 Before Starting the Engine, HOW to Start the Engine, Cold Start

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_lb mable. Always use caution

ARNING: Gasoline is flam- when handling or storing

gasoline.

Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is running, when it is hot, or when snow thrower is in an en- closed area.

Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.

Never fill the tank completely. Fill the tank to within 114"-112" from the

top to provide space for expansion of fuel.

Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

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

Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Before you service or start the en- gine, familiarize yourself with the

snow thrower. Be sure you under- stand the function and location of all

controls.

2.Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

3.Before starting the engine, make sure all controls operate correctly.

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the ignition lever to the stop position.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

(RECOIL STARTER)

Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine, make certain that you have read the fol- lowing information.

COLD START

1.Move the ignition lever to the on position.

2.Make sure the auger drive lever is in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.

3.Move the choke control to the full choke position.

4.Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above 50 ° F (10 ° C).

Push two time if temperature is 50 ° F (10 =C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

Push four times if temperature is below 15 ° F (-10 ° C).

Push five time if temperature is be- low 0° F (-18 ° C).

5.Pull the starter handle rapidly (See Figure 7). Do not allow the handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

Pull starter handle repidly.

Figure 7

6.As the engine warms up, move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position.

When engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Posi- tion.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.

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Contents Snow Thrower Product Specifications Horse Power Displacement 10 cu, Fuel Tank Quart Spark P ugGeneral Recommendations Training Maintenance and Storage Let++ IIo A-q Contents of Parts Bag actual size Tools RequiredChecklist ZAIildKnow Your Snow Thrower Auger Drive Lever Starts and stops the augerDischarge Chute Changes thedirecdon the snowisthrown Choke Control Used to start a coldHOW to Move Forward HOW to Throw SnowTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To Control Snow DischargeFill OIL Dipstick. do not overfill. See FigureFill GAS HOW to Start the Engine HOW to Stop the EngineBefore Starting the Engine Cold StartWarm Start Frozen StarterSnow Throwing Tips Whenever possible, discharge the snow down windDRY and Average Snow WET Packed SnowSnow Banks and Drifts Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesAfter Each USE HOW to Remove the TOP Cover HOW to Remove the Belt CoverRemove the screws a and nuts B from the belt cover AFigure10HOW to Change the Engine OIL Not OverfillSpark Plug HOW to Adjust Auger Drive Cable No tension on the idler armHOW to Adjust Theaugerbrake Turn the adjuster nut SeeHOW to Remove Auger Drive Belt HOW to Remove the Auger To install the auger, reverse the above stepsAuger Housing To Adjust the Carburetor To Adjust or Replace the Spark PlugTo adjust Snow Thrower OtherCorrection TroublecauseDifficult starting Water or dirt in fuelsystemFOO1072M25