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30SD, 36SD, 45SD
Rev. Nov2014
Starting the Engine
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.
Starting the Engine Using the Recoil Start
NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and leave
a gap for expansion and fill the engine with SAE5-W30
motor oil (1.2—1.5 quarts) before starting your snow
blower. Check engine oil before each use.
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 three times
depending on the temperature. Note: Do not press
the primer bulb more than 5 times. Fuel may leak
from the carburetor with over priming.
3. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE 1 position
(choke more in colder temperatures).
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.”
Before attempting to use your snow blower, make sure you
are familiar with all of the components and have read the
manual.
DANGER
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 three times
depending on the temperature. Note: Do not press
the primer bulb more than 5 times. Fuel may leak
from the carburetor with over priming.
4. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE position
(choke more in colder temperatures).
5.
Press the electric start button. Note: Do not engage
starter more than 10 seconds each time.
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
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.
WARNING
WARNING
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 the electric
starter wait 20 seconds between
every electric start attempt and
never use electric start in the rain.
Do NOT over-prime the engine. Pressing the
primer bulb more than 3x could result in flooding
the carburetor making the engine hard to start
Safety Key
Choke
Primer
Do NOT
Over-Prime
