OPERATION

START THE ENGINE

 

 

 

8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure

Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick.

 

 

8). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt,

 

 

then pull rapidly.

The snowthrower engine is equipped with an AC electric starter

 

 

and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord

have read the following information.

 

 

 

If engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and

 

 

(kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the

 

 

engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones,

crank until the engine starts.

 

 

 

fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. When

 

 

 

 

starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-

 

 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid

wire power cord and plug designed to operate on AC

 

 

kickback.

household current. The power cord must be properly

 

NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see

grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock

 

which can cause injury to the operator. Follow all instructions

 

an authorized dealer.

carefully as set forth:

 

 

 

9. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power

Make sure your house has a three-wire grounded system.

 

 

If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house

 

 

cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional

does not have a three-wire grounded system, do not use this

 

 

extension cord is required, make sure it is three-wire.

electric starter under any condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must

If your house has a three-wire grounded system but a three-

 

 

hole receptacle is not available to connect the electric starter,

 

 

be replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent)

have a three-hole receptacle installed by a licensed electrician.

 

or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

 

 

 

 

10. Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A, Figure 9).

 

 

 

 

WARNING: To connect power cord, always connect the

 

 

After you start the e gi e, first disconnect the extension cord

power cord first to the switch box located on the

 

 

from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord

engine and then plug the other end into a three-hole

 

 

recep acle (B).

grounded receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short

 

 

 

for

 

 

 

WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, always

 

 

starting y les (five seconds maximum). Wait one

 

 

min te between starting cycles.

unplug the end connected to the three-h le gr unded

 

 

 

receptacle first.

 

 

NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see

Start the engine as follows:

Not

 

an authorized dealer.

 

 

11. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then slowly

1. Check the oil level.

 

 

 

move the choke control knob to the RUN position.

6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the CHOKEReproductionposition.

2. Make sure equipment drive controls are dis ngag d.

3. Move the throttle control lever (A, Figure 7) to the FAST position. Operate the engine with the throttle control in the fast position.

4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B) to the ON position.

5. Insert the ON/OFF key (C) and turn to the ON/START position

NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.

7. Push the primer (E) two times.

NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.

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