_lb ARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot, or
when snow thrower is in an en-
closed 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 114"-112" from the
top to provide space for expansion
of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved
container and keep the cap in place
on the container.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Before you service or start the en-
gine, familiarize yourself with the
snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and location of all
controls.
2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
3. Before starting the engine, make
sure all controls operate correctly.
COLD START
1. Move the ignition lever to the on
position.
2. Make sure the auger drive lever is
in the disengaged (RELEASED)
position.
3. Move the choke control to the full
choke position.
4. Push the primer button while cov-
ering the vent hole as follows: Re-
move finger from primer button
between primes.
Do not prime if temperature above
50° F (10 ° C).
Push two time if temperature is 50°
F (10 =C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).
Push four times if temperature is
below 15°F (-10 ° C).
Push five time if temperature is be-
low 0° F (-18 ° C).
5. Pull the starter handle rapidly (See
Figure 7). Do not allow the handle
to snap back, but allow it to rewind
slowly while keeping a firm hold on
the starter handle.
Pull starter handle repidly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, move the ignition
lever to the stop position.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
(RECOIL STARTER)
Make sure that the engine has sufficient
oil. The engine is equipped with a recoil
starter. Before starting the engine,
make certain that you have read thefol-
lowing information.
F-001072M
Figure 7
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6. As the engine warms up, move
choke lever to "1/2 choke" position.
When engine runs smoothly, move
choke lever to "No Choke" Posi-
tion.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.