OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1.Push key in (Figure 10).
2.Move choke lever to left position.
3.Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time.
NOTE: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
IMPORTANT: It may not be necessary to use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting.
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Figure 10
1. Key
2.Choke lever
3.Primer
4.Pull the recoil starter (Figure 11) or if your snow thrower is equipped with an electric starter, connect an exten- sion cord to the snow thrower and plug the other end into a
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Figure 11
1. Recoil start handle
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Figure 12
1. Electric start button
NOTE: Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).
The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plug- ging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it to start the snowthrower. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
NOTE: If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance, the starter may be frozen. Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the snowthrower.
5.While the engine is running, move the choke lever slowly to the right position.
6.Unplug the extension cord from the power source and the snowthrower (Figure 12).
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not start- ing the snowthrower.
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