To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See storage Instructions for more information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To Start Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the discharge chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.
A. Electric Starter
For location of all the engine controls and settings referred to in this section, see Figure 18 inset.
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly Instructions.
WARNING: The electric starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator.
•Determine whether your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
WARNING: If your house wiring system is not a
•If your house wiring system is grounded and a
•When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a
•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
•Make sure that the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position.
•Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.
•Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
•Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine.
•Plug the other end of the power cord into a
WARNING: Do not use primer while starting the engine with an electric starter.
•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 protected. If overheated, it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
Starting Instructions At A Glance
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