Craftsman 536.886180, Operator'S Manual

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Start the engine as follows:
1. Check the oil level. See the Check/Add Oil section in the
Engine Manual.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Push the ON /OFF switch ( A , Figure 8) to the ON position.
START THE ENGINE
Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil ll cap/dipstick.
The snowthrower engine is equipped with an AC electric starter
and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you
have read the following information.
If engine oods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and
crank until the engine starts.
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-
wire power cord and plug designed to operate on AC
household current. The power cord must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric
shock which can cause injury to the operator. Follow all
instructions carefully as set forth:
Make sure your house has a three-wire grounded
system.
If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your
house does not have a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under any condition.
If your house has a three-wire grounded system but
a three-hole receptacle is not available to connect the
electric starter, have a three-hole receptacle installed by
a licensed electrician.
WARNING: To connect power cord, always connect the
power cord rst to the switch box located on the engine
and then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded
receptacle.
WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, always
unplug the end connected to the three-hole grounded
receptacle rst.
A
Starting Engine Figure 8
ADDING FUEL
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel
cap ( G , Figure 3).
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel,
do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING:
Fuel and its vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine o and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before
removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not over ll fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do
not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and ttings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
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