OPERATION
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CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-
DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX-
HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON-
OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS° KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN- AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
TO STOP ENGINE
eTo stop engine, move the throttle controt lever to STOP position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine witl not start without the keyr
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CHOKE
CONTROL
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IGNITION
KEYSTARTER HANDLE
THROTTLE CONTROL
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FIG.16
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine wil! not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature.
=Run the engine at or near the top speed when throwing snow
TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information:
COLD START (See Fig. 16)
eBe sure the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position
®Move the throttle control up to FAST position.
•Push the key into the ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Remove ptastic bag and
•extra key.
®Rotate choke control to FULL choke position Press the primer button two or three times, while keeping your finger over the vent hole on the primer button. Additional priming may be necessary for the first start if the temperature is below 15° F
ePull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle..
OAs the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF posi- tion. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at OFF and do not push the primer button
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
•Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
o Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter..
tf the engine still fails to start, repeat If continued at- tempts do not free starter, follow the electric cold start procedures to start.
To help prevent possible
e, With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a co ntinuous full arm stroke three or four times.. Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter
oWith the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control
levers.. Also move throttle control, choke control, and starter handle several times and leave in off
position.. Leave choke in Full position
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