MTD 2N1 Before Starting, Gas and Oil Fill-Up, To Start Engine, Electric Starter if so equipped

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Operation

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

The electric starter must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

Before Starting

IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recommended that you read the engine manual also included with this unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1.Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary. Follow related instructions in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

1.Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 5-1.

2.Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to your unit. See Figure 4-1 for location of controls.

Figure 5-1

Electric Starter (if so equipped)

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a prop- erly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

WARNING: DO NOT use electric starter in rain.

Figure 5-2

1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows. If you do not have the proper house wiring, DO NOT use the electric starter under any conditions.

2.Insert ignition key fully into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine can- not start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch.

3.Plug the extension cord into the electric switch box located on the engine. (On certain models the electric starter is located on the right side of the shroud.) Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong

120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

4.Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.

5.Move choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.

6.Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent hole when push- ing. Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.

7.Push starter button to start engine. Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button. Electric starter is equipped with thermal overload protection; system will temporarily shut-down to allow starter to cool if electric starter becomes overloaded.

8.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OFF position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.

9.After engine is running, disconnect power cord from electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.

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