Yard-Man 31AH553G401 manual Operating Your Snow Thrower, Before Starting, To Start Engine

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

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

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

•Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) position.

•Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary. Follow related instructions in the seperate 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

•Make certain the fuel cut-off valve is in OPEN position.

•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert

ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in the carburetor cover.

Electric Starter

WARNING: 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. It 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.

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

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

•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.

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

•Rotate choke knob to FULL position.

•Push primer two or three times for cold engine start.

•Connect power cord to switch box located on top of engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.

•Push starter button on the switch box to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position.

•When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF again.

•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

•If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

•Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start.

•If engine is warm, push primer button only once.

NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

•Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

•As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position.

To Stop Engine

•To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment

is unattended.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows:

•Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

•Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.

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