Before Starting the Engine

OPERATION

1.Before you service or start the engine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the function and location of all controls.

2.Make sure that all fasteners are tight.

3.Make sure the fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean fuel.

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

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Keep the ignition key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the ignition key.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

NOTE: An electric starter kit can be added to recoil start engines. Electric starter kits are available from your nearest authorized service center.

WARNING: The starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is

designed to operate on 120 AC household current. Carefully follow all instructions in the “How To Start The Engine” section. To connect a 120 volt AC power cord, always connect the power cord to the switch box first. Then, plug the other end into the three-hole grounded receptacle. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three- hole grounded receptacle first.

HOW TO START A COLD ENGINE

1.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel. See “Add Fuel To The Engine” in the Assembly section.

2.Move the choke control to FULL position.

3.(Figure 3) Make sure the auger drive lever (4) is in the disengaged (released) position.

4.Insert the ignition key (6) and turn to the ON position.

5.Move the choke control (11) to the full choke position.

6.(Electric Start) Connect the power cord to the switch box (9) located on the engine.

7.(Electric Start) Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle. (See the WARNING in this section.)

8.Push the primer button (7) two times. Every time you push the primer button (7), wait two seconds.

9.(Electric Start) Push on the electric start button

(8)until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time.The electric starter is thermally protected. If the electric starter over- heats, it will automatically stop and can be re- started when it has cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required to allow the electric starter to cool.

10.(Recoil Start) Rapidly pull the recoil starter handle (10). Do not allow the recoil starter han- dle (10) to snap back. Slowly return the recoil starter handle (10).

11.If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the “Troubleshooting Chart” instructions.

12.(Electric Start) When the engine starts, release the electric start button (8) and move the choke control (14) to 1/2 choke position. When the en- gine runs smoothly, move the choke control (11) to the OFF position.

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