Snapper 1338, 9524, 9560, 1390, 11570, 1380, 11532 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 clockwise if engine is
help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting the
	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 counter-clockwise to
should be set to the off position to provide a normal
	the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to
air/fuel mix.
	SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the choke knob
	clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it
STARTING THE ENGINE	run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF
	position.

1.Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position.

2.Insert the engine key (F, Figure 1) into the engine key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.

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

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full speed. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. After warming up, always operate at full throttle.

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