Snapper 10524, 11528, 1332, 1338, 13388 manual Starting Controls, Starting The Engine, Operation

			Operation
STARTING CONTROLS	G	F	B
See Figure 1for the following instructions.			E
			A
Units with Optional Electric Start
A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button			C
(A) activates an electric starter mounted to the	D
engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han-
dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts
AC, which is provided by connection to the extension
cord provided with units equipped with this feature.
Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly
grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.
Manual Start
B. Fuel Valve - The fuel valve (B) is located under the

fuel tank. It is used to turn the fuel supply off for out-	Figures 1. Engine Controls
of-season storage.
	A. Electric Start Button
C. Starter Handle - The starter handle (C) connects to a	B. Fuel Valve
starter cord to manually start the engine. Pulling	C. Starter Handle
starter handle rapidly spins the engine crankshaft,	D. Primer Button
cycles the engine, and generates the spark neces-	E. Throttle Lever
sary for starting the engine.	F. Engine Key
	G. Choke Knob

D.Primer Button - When pressed, the primer button

(D) provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine. Normally, pressing the primer button twice will pro- vide enough fuel to start a cold engine.

E.Throttle Lever - The throttle lever (E) controls the engine speed. For best overall performance, the throttle lever should be set to the FAST position. Use

the SLOW position only for warming the engine, or to	4. Turn the choke knob (G) fully counter-clockwise if
help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting the
	engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)
unit down for the day.
	5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold.
F. Engine Key - The engine key (F) prevents the
	(Do not prime a warm engine.)
engine from being started by unauthorized individu-	6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter
als. The key must be fully inserted into the key slot
	button to crank the engine.
for the unit to start. The key is also used to stop the
	Manual Start: Pull starter handle (C) rapidly to start
engine by pulling the key out of the key slot.
	the engine. Do not allow the starter handle to snap
G. Choke Knob - The choke knob (G) adjusts the
	back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keep-
air/fuel mixture, and is used to help start a cold
	ing a firm grip on the starter handle.
engine by providing a richer mixture. Once the engine
	7. As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
is warm and running smoothly, the choke knob
	turn the choke knob (G) slowly clockwise to the OFF
should be set to the off position to provide a normal
	position, and set the Throttle Lever to SLOW. If the
air/fuel mix.
	engine falters, turn the choke knob counter-clockwise
	until the engine runs smoothly, and let it run briefly
STARTING THE ENGINE	before returning the choke to the OFF position.
	NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for
1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to
	a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full
the ON position.	speed. The engine will not develop full power until it
2. Insert the engine key (F, Figure 1) into the engine key	reaches operating temperature. After warming up,
slot and push fully in to the RUN position.	always operate at full throttle.

3.Move the throttle lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion.

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