•As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move the choke control slowly to the OFF position. If the engine falters, turn to 1/2 choke until it runs smoothly, then move to OFF position.
NOTE: Allow the engine.to warm up for a few minutes before using snow thrower, as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
WARM START
•Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi- tion and pull the starter handle until the engine starts.
•Do not prime a warm engine. If the en- gine fails to start, follow the Cold En- gine Start instructions on page 8.
Recoil Starter
Primer Button Handle
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Choke Control | Electric Start |
Switch Box | Button |
Z_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped to operate on 120 volt AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the "To Start Engine" section. When
connecting 120 volt AC power cord, always connect the cord to the switch box on the
engine first, then plug the other end into the household receptacle. When disconnecting the 120 volt AC power cord, always unplug from the household receptacle first.
TO STOP ENGINE
•To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF and remove key. Keep key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the key. See figure above.
TO START ENGINE (RECOIL START)
Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read and understood all the
instructions on the preceding pages.
COLD START
•Insert the key and turn ON.
•Move the choke control to the FULL position.
•Push the primer button while covering the vent holes as follows: (Remove finger from primer button between primes).
One time if temperature is above 50°F. Two times if temperature is 50 ° F to 15°F. Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
•Pull the starter handle with a smooth rapid movement. Do not allow the starter rope to snap back. Rewind smoothly while holding the starter handle. If the engine fires but does not start, pull the starter handle until the engine starts.
•Afterthree pulls, repeat the priming and pulling steps again.
•As engine starts warms up move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position. When engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Position
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.
WARM START
•Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi- tion and pull the starter handle until the engine starts.
•Do not prime a warm engine. If the en- gine fails to start, follow the Cold En- gine Start instructions on page 8.
/_ CAUTION: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poody ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and a deadly gas. Always stand behind snow thrower(operator's position) when starting engine. Do not put hands, feet, hair or loose clothing in or near the discharge chute deflector or auger housing while the engine is running. The tempera- ture of the muffler and neaby areas may exceed 150 ° _; avoid these areas also.
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LL_ WARNING: Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, if struck by the auger, may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury or property damage.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses.
