_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
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
Push four times if temperature is below 15 ° F
Push five time if temperature is be- low 0° F
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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