feltandthen pullrapidlyto startthe
engine. Do not allow the recoil
starter handle to snap back. Slowly
returnthe recoil starter handle.
9. If the engine does not start Jn 5 or6
tries, See DifficultStarting in the
=Troubleshooting Table'.
10.Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes. As the engine
warms up, adjust the choke knob
toward theRUN position. Wait until
theengine runs smoothly before
eachchoke adjustment.
11.(Electric Start) First disconnect
powercord from receptacle. Then,
disconnectthe power cord from the
starter motor.
How To Start A Warm Engine
If restaK_ngawarm engine after a short
shutdown,leave the choke Feverinthe
off positionand do not push the primer
button, if theengine fails to start, follow
the Cold Start instructions.

Frozen Starter

Ifthe starter is frozen and will notturn
the engine, follow the steps below.
1. Pull as much starter ropeas pos-
sibleout of the starter.
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter. Re-
peat untilthe engine starts.
Warm engines will cause condensation
in coldweather. To prevent possible
fTeeze-up of recoil starter and engine
controls, proceed as follows after each
snow removaljob.
1. With engine off, alisw engine to cool
for several minutes.
2. Pull starter rope very slowly until re-
sistanceis felt, then stop.Allow the
starterrope to reooi_.Repeat three
times.
3. W'_ the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisturefrom the carbu-
retorcover in area of controls and
levers.Also, move the choke control
and starter handle several times.
A WARNING: Never run en-
gine indoors or in enclosed,
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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