feltandthen pull rapidly to start the engine. Do not allow the recoil

starter handle to snap back. Slowly return the recoil starter handle.

9.If the engine does not start Jn5 or 6 tries, See Difficult Starting in the

=Troubleshooting Table'.

10.Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. As the engine warms up, adjust the choke knob toward the RUN position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.

11.(Electric Start) First disconnect power cord from receptacle. Then,

disconnect the power cord from the starter motor.

How To Start A Warm Engine

If restaK_nga warm engine after a short shutdown, leave the choke Feverin the

off position and do not push the primer

button, if the engine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

Frozen Starter

If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine, follow the steps below.

1.Pull as much starter rope as pos- sible out of the starter.

2.Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. Re- peat until the engine starts.

Warm engines will cause condensation in cold weather. To prevent possible fTeeze-up of recoil starter and engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow removal job.

1.With engine off, alisw engine to cool for several minutes.

2.Pull starter rope very slowly until re- sistance is felt, then stop. Allow the

starter rope to reooi_.Repeat three times.

3.W'_ the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carbu- retor cover in area of controls and levers. Also, move the choke control and starter handle several times.

gine indoors or in enclosed,

A WARNING: Never run en- poorly ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from

any moving parts on engine and snow thrower.

Engine parts, especially the muf- fler, become extremely hot. Se- vere thermal burns can occur on

contact. Allow the engine to cool before touching.

Never allow chlldran to operate the snow thrower. Never allow

adults to operate the snow throw- er without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear

of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

Never leave the snowthmwer un. attended while the engine Is run- ning. Anyone operating the en- gine or equipment must carefully read and understand the operat-

Ing instructions.

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536.88155 specifications

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