Stanley Black & Decker 30SS, 36SS, 45SS owner manual Starting the Engine Using the Recoil Start

Starting the Engine 30SS, 36SS, 45SS

Before attempting to use your snow blower, make sure you are familiar with all of the components and have read the manual.

DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the snow blower. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the snow blower, these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead to serious injury or death. Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safe distance.

Starting the Engine Using the Recoil Start

NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and fill the engine with SAE5-W30 motor oil (1.2—1.5 quarts) before starting your snow blower.

1.Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the key when the snow blower is not in use.

2.Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to four times depending on the temperature (choke more in colder temperatures). Note: Do not press the primer button more than 7 times. Fuel may leak from the carburetor with over priming.

3.Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE position.

4.Pull the recoil to start the engine.

5.After the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up one level at a time as the engine warms up until it is at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”

Rev: 12/21/2011

WARNING! The electric starter is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. Use only a UL-listed, 16 gauge extension cord for outdoor use that is no longer than 50 feet (15 meters).

To prevent damaging electric starter wait 1 minute between every electric start attempt and never use electric start in the rain.

Starting the Engine using the

Electric Start

1.Use a safe, non damaged power

cord to plug into the electric start outlet.

2.Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the key when the snow blower is not in use.

3.Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to four times depending on the temperature (choke more in colder temperatures).

4.Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE position.

5.Press the electric start button.

6.After the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up one level at a time as the engine warms up until it is at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”

7.Unplug the extension cord before operating the snow blower.

Safety Key

Choke

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