P3 International GSE3226STG, General Instruction Manual

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If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows,
1. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.
2. Move CHOKE/RUN lever on the engine to “ CHOKE” position.
3. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-hole, grounded
120 volt AC receptacle.
4. Push starter button on the switch box to start the engine.
5. When engine starts, release starter button, and move Choke/Run Lever on engine to “Run” position. If
engine falters, move “ Choke/Run Lever immediately to “ Choke” and then gradually to “ Run”
6. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the three –prong receptacle first and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
To start the engine manually, proceed as follows,
1. Move CHOKE/RUN lever on the engine to “CHOKE” position.(cold engine start). If engine is warm, move
CHOKE/RUN button to “Run” position instead of “CHOKE” position.
2. Grasp start handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls slightly harder .Let rope rewind slowly. Pull starter
handle rapidly .Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the
starter handle.
3. Repeat the previous steps until engine starts.
After engine starts, move the CHOKE/RUN to “RUN” position if necessary.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 1
5 ℉ ( -9 ℃ )
To Stop Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows:
Electric Starter
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Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running,
push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from
switch box.
Recoil Starter
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With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling
the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which Is not harmful to the engine or starter.
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To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” position.
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Remove ignition key (DO NOT turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
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Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control
levers back and forth several times.