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7.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).

8.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 pro- tected. If overheated it will stop au- tomatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).

9.When the engine starts, release the starter button and move choke le-

ver to "1/2 choke" position. When engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Position.

10.Disconnect power cord from recep- tacle, first, and then from switch box.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for

several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.

11, Run engine at full throttle "FAST' when throwing snow.

WARM START

ffrestarting a warm engine afier a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do

not push the primer button, If the en- gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

TO START ENGINE

(recoil starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The snow thrower engine is

equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.

F-0010SOJ

COLD START

1, Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position,

2.Move throttle control to"FAST' posi- tion.

3.Remove the keys form the plastic bag. Insert one key Into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

4.Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position.

5.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° (3).

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).

6.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.

7.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 OoF.

8.Run engine at full throttle "FAST' when throwing snow.

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" end do not push the primer button. Ifthe en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:

1.Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

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536.88113 specifications

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