OPERATION
FILL THE FUEL TANK
This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or re- formulated automotive gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane along with a fuel stabilizer (follow instructions on fuel stabilizer package). DO NOT use leaded gasoline. We recommend that fuel stabilizer be added to the fuel each time that gasoline is added to the fuel tank.
NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting. Be certain container is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.
CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline containing any amount of alcohol as it can cause serious damage to the engine or significantly reduce the performance.
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable. Always use caution when handling or storing gasoline. Turn
engine off and let engine cool at least two minutes before removing the gas cap. Do not add gasoline to the fuel tank while snow thrower is running, hot, or when snow thrower is in an enclosed area. Keep away from open flame, electrical sparks and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank completely; but fill the fuel tank to within
Store gasoline in a clean, approved container, and keep the cap in place on the container. Keep gasoline in a cool well ventilated place; never in the house. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure volatility. Gasoline is intended to be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines; therefore, do not use gasoline for any other purpose. Since many children like the smell of gasoline, keep it out of their reach because the fumes are dangerous to inhale, as well as being explosive.
START THE ENGINE
Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. The snow thrower engine is equipped with an A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.
If engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and crank until the en- gine starts.
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a
three−wire power cord and plug designed to operate on AC house hold current. The power cord must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which can cause injury to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth:
Make sure your house has a three−wire grounded system.
If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house does not have a three−wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any condition.
If your house has a three−wire grounded system but a
WARNING: To connect power cord, always connect the power cord first to the switch box located on the engine and then plug the other end into a three−hole grounded receptacle.
WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, always unplug the end connected to the three−hole grounded receptacle first.
Start the engine as follows:
1.Check the oil level. See the “Check/Add Oil” section in the ENGINE MANUAL.
2.Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3.Push the ON /OFF switch (A, Figure 8) to the ON position.
A |
Starting Engine | Figure 8 |
4.Insert the safety key (A, Figure 9) into the safety key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.
5.Turn the choke knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold.
NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (C) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
NOTE: Ensure that electric extension cord is removed from the power receptacle.
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