Yard Machines E640F manual Throttle Control, Before Starting, Gas And Oil Fill-Up, To Start Engine

THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu- lates the speed of the engine. See Figure 10.

BEFORE STARTING

WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior to use. See Figure 2.

Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

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

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

TO START ENGINE

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make cer- tain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 11.

Metal Loop

on Spark

Plug Wire

Rubber Boot

Figure 11

2.Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN (vertical) position.

3.Make certain the auger and traction controls are in the disengaged (released) position.

4.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key. See Figure 12.

Note: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do not turn ignition key.

Recoil Starter:

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

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

7.Push primer button three or four times for cold engine start.

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

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

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

10.Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keep- ing a firm hold on the starter handle.

11.Repeat step 10 until engine starts.

12.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.

Spark	Switch	Starter Button
	Box	(If Equipped)
Plug
	Choke	Primer
		Rope Starter
Ignition		Handle
	Throttle
Key
	Control

Figure 12

Electric Starter: (If Equipped)

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may cause injury to the operator.

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