8
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Always keep hands and
feet clear of moving parts. Do not use
a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are
flammable.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few min-
utes after starting. The engine will not develop full
power until it reaches operating temperatures.
Engines with Electric Starters
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a grounded three-wire
power cord and plug, and is designed
to operate on 120 volt AC household
current. It must be used with a prop-
erly grounded three-prong receptacle
at all times to avoid the possibility of
electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric
starter.
WARNING: DO NOT use electric starter
in rain.
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
1.
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong
receptacle, proceed as follows. If you do not have
the proper house wiring, DO NOT use the electric
starter under any conditions.
Insert ignition key fully into slot, Figure 2-5. Make
2.
sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn ignition
key.
The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch.
Plug the extension cord into the electric switch box
3.
located on the engine, Figure 2-6. Plug the other
end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt,
grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
Move throttle control, Figure 2-1, to FAST (rabbit)
4.
position.
Move choke to the
5.
CHOKE position (cold engine
start). If engine is warm, place choke in RUN
position, Figure 2-1.
Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
6.
vent hole when pushing, Figure 2-1. If engine is
warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent
hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
Push starter button to start engine, Figure 2-1.
7.
Once the engine starts, immediately release
starter button. Electric starter is equipped with
thermal overload protection; system will temporarily
shut-down to allow starter to cool if electric starter
becomes overloaded.
2
Operating
the
Engine
IMPORTANT:
Your
snowthrower
may or may
not have been shipped
with oil in the engine. You
mu
st, however, check the oil
level prior to operating the
snow thrower. Running the
engine with insufficient oil
can cause serious engine
damage and void the engine
warranty.
WARNING: The op-
tional electric starter is
equipped with a grounded
three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed
to operate on 120 volt
AC household current.
It must be used with
a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle at
all times to avoid the pos-
sibility of electric shock.
WARNING
Figure 2-5: The ignition key is a safety device.
Figure 2-6: Plug cord into electric switch box on engine.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
8.
to
RUN position. If the engine falters, restart engine
and run with choke at half-choke position for a short
period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into
RUN
po
sition.
After engine is running, disconnect power cord from
9.
electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug
the end at the wall outlet before unplugging the
opposite end from the engine.