Craftsman 536881851 manual To Stop Engine, To Start Engine, Position. Backfire or engine damage

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Fillthe fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular,unleaded premium,or reformulatedautomotivegasolinewitha minimumof 85 octane. DO NOT use

mable. Always use caution

AARNING: Gasoline is flam- when handling or storing

gasoline.

•Turn engine off and let engine cool at least two minutes before

removing the gas cap.

•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.

leaded gasoline. Make sure that the containeryou pourthe gasolinefrom is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Never use gasolinethat may

be stale from long periodsof storage in the container.

•Never fill the tank completely. Fill the tank to approximately 1-1/2" below the top of the tank opening

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, ap- proved container and keep the cap in place on the container.

TO STOP ENGINE

CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke control to CHOKE

position. Backfire or engine damage

can occuh

1.Push the stop switch to the OFF position.

Stop Switch

Figure 14

2.Pull out the safety key.

Safety Key

Figure 15

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine oil is at FULL mark on dipstick, The snow thrower en-

gine is equipped with a 120 volt A,C. electric starter and recoil starter. Before

starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.

If engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and crank until the engine starts.

of the starter cord (kick-

AARNING: Rapid retraction back) will pull your hand or

arm toward the engine faster than you can let go of the starter cord. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.

•When starting the engine, slow- ly pull the starter cord until re- sistance is felt. Then, rapidly pull the starter cord.

•Before starting the engine, re- move all external equipment/en- gine loads.

•Make sure components; such as impellers, pulleys or sprockets, are securely attached.

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