Troy-Bilt 5521 Operation, Before Starting, Electric Starter if so equipped, Gas and Oil Fill-Up

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Operation

WARNING

WARNING:

Read, understand,

and follow all

instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before

Recoil Starter

	Key
Primer	Electric
Gasoline Cap	Starter
	Button

Spark Plug Access

Oil Fill

Choke Lever

	Figure 5
Before Starting	Electric Starter (if so equipped)

operating.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine

is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

The electric starter must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recom- mended that you read the engine manual also included with this unit.

1.The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1.Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary. Follow related instructions in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

1.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

2.Insert ignition key into slot. Turn key to ON position.

3.Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to your unit. See Figure 5 for location of controls.

WARNING: The electric starter must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

1.The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three- wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.

2.Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

3.If your home wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions.

4.If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter.

5.If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows.

6.Move Choke Control to the “Full” position.

7.Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.

8.Connect power cord to switch box on dash panel. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.

9.Push starter button to crank engine.

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