Espina XTP120, Instruction Manual

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ing may be needed. When temperature is
above 10
o
C (50
o
F), priming is not necessary.
Over priming may cause flooding, pre-
venting the engine from starting. If you do
flood the engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not
push the primer.
5. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind
slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until engine starts.
8. When the engine starts, release the recoil
starter handle and slowly move the choke
control to the OFF position.
Warm Start
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke con-
trol in the “OFF” position and do not use primer.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes, Engine will not develop full power
until it has reached normal operating tem-
perature.
In snowy and cold conditions, some con-
trols and moving parts may freeze. Do not
use excessive force when trying to operate
frozen controls. If you have difficulty oper-
ating any control or part, start the engine
and let is run for a few minutes.
Snog throwing tips
It is easier and more efficient to remove snow
immediately after it falls.
The best time to remove snow is the early morn-
ing. At this time the snow is usually dry and has
not been exposed to the direct sun and warming
temperatures.
Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure
all snow will be removed.
For large areas, start tin the middle and throw
snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more
than once.
For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of
snow removal by overlapping previous path and
moving slowly.
Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use,
this will help air flow and extend engine life.
IMPORTANT! After snow-throwing is completed,
let the engine run for a few minutes to help dry off
the moisture on the engine and prevent moving
parts from freezing. Engage the auger/impeller to
clear any remaining snow from inside the housing.
Rotate the discharge chute to prevent it from
freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the
snow thrower. With the engine off, pull the recoil
starter handle several times to prevent the recoil
starter from freezing up.
Traveling
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set throttle to slow or part-throttle position.
2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise
front of unit slightly off surface.
3. Engage drive clutch without engaging auger
clutch.
Transport
Always shut off engine, remove key, and
close fuel shut-off valve when transport-
ing unit on a truck or trailer. Do not
transport machine while engine is run-
ning.