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Operating Your Snow Thrower
Manual start
NOTE: Make sure the auger and drive controls are in the disengaged (up) position before starting engine.
1.
Move ON/OFF switch on the engine to ON position.
2.
Move throttle control to FAST(rabbit) position.
3.
Move choke to the OFF position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in ON
position.
4.
Insert safety key.
5.
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing. If
engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather
may require priming to be repeated.
6.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to
overcome the compression. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Return
rope SLOWLY to original position. If required, repeat this step.
7.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OPEN position. If engine falters,
restart engine and run with chock at half-chock position for a short period of time, and then
slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primmer button when pushing. Additional priming may be
necessary for first start if temperature is -9”C
Electric start
1.
Connect the mains lead to a 230V earthed wall socket.
2.
Insert the safety key completely into the ignition. The key can not be turned, but make sure it
is fully inserted.
3.
Set the throttle control to full throttle if equipped.
4.
Make sure the choke is set to cold start mode. Do not use the choke if the engine is warm.
5.
Press the primer about 3 times. Cover the vent hole in the center of the primer bladder when
pushing. In cold weather conditions the engine may need to be primed again.
6.
Depress the start button(20).Release it once the engine has started. The starter motor is
equipped with an overload switch which trigger if the starter motor becomes overheated.
The starter motor must then be allowed to cool before attempting a restart.
7.
Once the engine has been started and is warm, slowly turn the choke control to its starting
position.
8.
If the engine should tall, restart it with the choke set in the middle position for a short time.
Once the engine is stable, slowly return the choke to its original position.
