Craftsman C950-52930-0 owner manual Warm Engine Start Electric Starter, Start Engine

Models: C950-52930-0

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OPERATION

a.Push STARTER BUTTON (Figure 22) to engage starter motor and crank engine.

b.Rotate CHOKE KNOB to the on position while crank- ing engine.

NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If

overheated, the electric starter will stop automatically and can only be restarted when it has

cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of approximately five to ten minutes is required.

C.When engine starts, release the STARTER BUT- TON and rotate the CHOKE KNOB gradually to the off position.

d.If engine falters, rotate the CHOKE KNOB immedi- ately to the on position and then gradually to the off position.

e.Disconnect the POWER CORD from receptacle first, and then from the SWITCH BOX.

9.When the engine starts, release the starter button and move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position. When engine

does not run smoothly, move choke lever to the off posi- tion.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several

minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0OF.

10.Run engine at or near top speed.

11.To stop engine, move throttle control lever to stop posi- tion. Remove key. Do not turn key.

If, after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails to start, have it checked by an Authorized Sears Service Outlet.

WARM ENGINE START (ELECTRIC STARTER)

(Engine still warm from recent running.) Proceed with the following instructions.

NOTE: Warm engine may start without choking.

1.Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch lever are in the disengaged position, "RELEASED".

2.IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 0°F (-18°C) Move throttle control to"FAST" position.

IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°F (-18°C)

Move throttle control to "1/2 THROTTLE" position. Allow engine to idle at "1/2 Throttle" for five minutes to allow en- gine oil to warm before engaging auger drive clutch lever. Failure to allow engine oil to warm can cause damage to engine.

3.Insert key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place (Figure 17). Do not turn key.

4.CHOKE KNOB must be in the off position.

5.Connect the POWER CORD to the SWITCH BOX (Figure 22).

6.Plug other end of POWER CORD into a three hole, GROUNDED 120VOLT, AC receptacle (See "WARN- ING" at beginning of these instructions).

7.START ENGINE:

a.Push STARTER BUTTON (Figure 22) to engage starter motor and crank engine.

b.While cranking, rotate the CHOKE KNOB on the en- gine to the on position.

NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If

overheated, the electric starter will stop automatically and can only be restarted when it has

cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of approximately five to ten minutes is required.

c.When the engine starts, release the STARTER BUT- TON and rotate the CHOKE KNOB gradually to the off position.

d.If the engine falters, rotate CHOKE KNOB immedi- ately to the on position and then gradually to the off position.

e.Disconnect the POWER CORD from the receptacle first and then from the SWITCH BOX.

8.Run the engine at or near top speed.

9.To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the "Stop" position. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key.

If after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails to start, have the engine checked by an Authorized Sears Service Outlet.

NOTE: Do not lose the ignition key. Key the ignition key is a safe place. The engine will not start without the ignition key,

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Craftsman C950-52930-0 owner manual Warm Engine Start Electric Starter, Start Engine