. 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
Push four times if temperature is below 15° F
8.Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally pro- tected. If overheated it will stop au- tomatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
9.When t_e engine starts, release the starter button and move choke le- ver to "1/2 choke" position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Position.
10.Disconnect power cord from recep- tacle, first, and then from switch box.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°K
11.Run engine at full throttle "FAST' when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en- gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.
TO START ENGINE
(recoil starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.
COLD START
,Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.
*Move throttle control to"FAST' posi- tion.
3.Remove the keys form the plastic bag. Insert one key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.
4.Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position.
5.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
Push four times if temperature is below 15° F
6.Pull 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.
,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.
8.Run engine at full throttle "FAST' when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.
FROZEN STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
1.Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
