Before Starting
_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Fill Oil
1.The engine was shipped with oil. Check the oil level before operating. After the initial use, you will have to fill up as necessary. Be careful not to overfill.
2.Before filling up gas in the engine for the first time, open the gas tank cap, and locate a white
plastic cap underneath. Remove this cap and discard it.
3.The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Fill Gas
_lb ARNING: Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area. Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
NOTE: Make sure that the containerfrem which you pour gasoline is clean and
1.Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline only.
2.Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within
3.Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
4.Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
5.Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.
To Start Engine
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) position.
3.Turn fuel valve
4.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter
,_ WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a propedy grounded
1.Determine that your house widng is a
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
If your house wiring system is not a
If your home electrical system is grounded, but a
2.Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
3.Push primer three times to pdme the engine.
4.Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a
5.Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position. Do not operate electdc starer for more than 5 seconds on each attempt.
6.When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF.
7.When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the
Recoil Starter
1.Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start).
2.If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.
3.Push pdmer button two or three times for cold engine start.
4.If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if tempereture is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position.
