Craftsman 536885211 manual Warm Start, To Start Engine Recoil Start

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"1/2choke"positionWhen. engine runs

smoothly, move choke lever to "No

Choke" Position.

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

WARM START

Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi- tion and putt the starter handle unlil the engine starts.

Do not prime a warm engine. If the en- gine fails to start, follow the Cold En-

gine Start instructions on page 8,

Recoil

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vent holes as follows: (Remove finger from primer button between primes).

Do not prime if temperature is above 50 °F.

Two times if temperature is 50 ° F to 15°F. Four times if temperature is below 15°F.

Pull the starter handle with a smooth

rapid movement. Do not allow the starter rope to snap back. Rewind smoothly while holding the starter handle. If the engine fires but does not start, pull the starter handle until the engine starts.

• Affer three pulls, repeat the priming and pulling steps again.

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operate on 120 volt AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the "To Slart Engine" section. When connecting 120 volt AC power cord, always connect the cord to the switch box on the engine first, then plug the other end into the household receptacle. When disconnecting the 120 volt AC power cord, always unplug from the household receptacle first.

TO STOP ENGINE

To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF and remove key. Keep key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the key. See figure above.

TO START ENGINE (RECOIL START)

Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read arid understood all the instructions on the preceding pages.

COLD START

Insert the key and turn ON.

Move the choke control to the FULL position.

Push the primer button while covering the

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Do not prime a warm engine. If the en-

glne fails to start, foBow the Cold En gine Start instructions on this page.

Z_ CAUTI .ON: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and a deadly gas. Always stand behind snow thrower(operator's position) when starting engine. Do not put hands, feet, hair or loose clothing in or near the discharge chute deflector or auger housing while the engine is running. The tempera- ture of the muffler and neaby areas may exceed 150 _ F.; avoid these areas also.

Z_ WARNING: Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, if struck by the auger, may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury or property damage.

We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses.

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE Operating Safety Fuel SafetyMay reach an open flame Do not operate this machine if you areRepaipjadjustmentssafety Knife to cut carton ChecklistTo Remove Snow Thrower from Carton To Assemble the Snow ThrowerKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition OnChute ControlRod Lower Handle To USE Auger Propel Action To Control Snow DischargeGasoline and OIL Mixture Mix gasoline and oil as followsTo Stop Engine To Start Engine ElectricCold Start To Start Engine Recoil Start Warm StartSnow Throwing Tips Product SpecificationsDRY and Average Snow WET Packed SnowGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartSnow Thrower After First USE After Each USETo Adjust the Auger Control Cable To Adjust the Chute Crank AssemblyRemove the gas cap Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderTo Remove Belt Cover Tighten screw and nutTo Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltEngine Service Adjust Engine SpeedTo Remove Bottom Cover Snow Thrower Storage Steps belowEngine Storage OtherTrouble CauseCorrection