Espina XTP120, Instruction Manual

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Drift Cutters (if so equipped)
Drift Cutters break up snow drifts that are taller
than the auger housing and direct the snow into
the auger. Store the drift cutters on the auger
housing when not in use. Reposition the drift
cutters so they face forward as shown. Wing nuts
should be fastened on the outside of the auger
housing.
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position. Close the
valve when you do not use the machine.
Throttle Lever
Move the throttle lever to the right to increase the
engine speed; move it to the left to decrease the
engine speed. Move the throttle lever to the Stop
position to stop the engine.
Choke
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL position
whenever you are starting a cold engine. As en-
gine warms up, gradually rotate the choke to the
OFF position.
Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Primer
Press the primer to additional fuel from the car-
buretor to the cylinder for improved cold weather
starting.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine.
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch (if so equipped)
Insert the safety ignition key for engine to start
and run. To stop the engine, remove the key.
ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)
Used for stopping the engine. Move switch to
OFF position to stop engine. Place switch in ON
position for engine to start and run.
Ignition Switch (12V start) (if so equipped)
The ignition switch is operated by a removable
key which has 3 positions of STOP, RUN and
START.
Electric Starter & Start Button (if so equipped)
The electric starter will start a properly choked
and cranked engine when the key is turned (12V
DC) or start button (120V or 230V AC) is pushed.
To start the machine, connect the electric starter
to an electric power source with an approved ex-
tension cord and press the start button.