COLDSTART(Seefigureonthispage)
Electric Starter
• | Be sure the auger ddve lever is in the |
| disengaged (Released) position, |
• | Move the throttle control to '_ (Fast) |
| position. |
• | Remove the keys from the plastic bag. |
| Insert one key into the ignition slot. Be |
| sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN |
| KEY. Keep the second key in a safe |
| place. |
• Rotate the choke control to H | |
| choke ON position. |
• Connect the power cord to the switch box | |
| on the engine. |
Primer
Button
Ignition
Key
Control
Starter Handle
• Plug the other end of the power cord into |
a |
receptacle. |
• Push the pnmer button while covering the |
vent hole 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.
•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).
•When the engine starts, release the starter button and move choke lever to
"1/2 choke" position. When engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No
Choke" Position.
•Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and from the switch box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.
•Run the engine at full throttle _ (Fast) when throwing snow.
Z_, CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling or stor- ing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is
running, when it is hot, or when snow thrower is in an enclosed area.
Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and Do Not Smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/4" - 1/2" from the top to provide
space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun- nel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con- tainer and keep the cap in place on the con- tainer.
TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)
•Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil The snowthrewer engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the follow- ing information:
COLD START (See figure above)
•Be sure the auger drive lever is in the dis- engaged (Released) position.
•Move the throttle control to "_P (Fast) po- sition.
•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In- sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.
•Rotate the choke control to Hchoke ON position,
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