• Pushdownonthestarterbuttonuntilthe enginestarts.Donotcrankfor more than
10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If Overheated it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
•When the engine starts, release the starter button and move choke lever to
"1/2 choke" position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to =No Choke" Pos!tion.
•Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev- eral minutes before blowing snow in tem- peratures below 0°F.
•Run the engine at full throttle ,_ (FAST) when throwing snow.
TO STOP ENGINE
•To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to Q (STOP) position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the key. NOTE: DO NOT turn key.
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 in- formation:
COLD START
•Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (released) position.
•Move the throttle control to '_ (FAST) po- sition. See figure on page 9 for location.
•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In- sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe place.
•Rotate the choke knob to H choke On position. See figure on page 9.
•Push the primer button, see figure on page 9, while covering the vent hole as fallows: (Remove finger from primer button be- tween primes).
Do not prime if temperature is above 50oR
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15"1:.
•Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back, but al-
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
•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 upfor several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.
•Run the engine at full throttle ,_p (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 engine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instruc- tions above.
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter Is frozen and will not turn engine:
•Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
•Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.
If the starter still fails to tum engine, repeat the two previous steps until the starter en-
gages. Then continue with the directions for cold start.
To help prevent possible
•With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a continuous 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.
•With the engine net running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control levers. Also move
throttlecontrol,choke control,and starter handle several times.
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