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Pow’R’kraft Snow Blower PK30230L
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Revision 9-28-16
OPERATION
Starting and Stopping the Engine
The engine is equipped with both electric
starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and
plug and is designed to operate at the voltage
shown in the label.
Cold Start – Electric Starter
(if so equipped)
Before starting the engine, check
engine oil level and ensure the
engine is served as described in
the
Engine Manual
with the snow
thrower.
Do not use the electric starter if
your household voltage different
from the one shown on the electric
starter.
Insert safety ignition key into ignition slot
until it clicks. Do not turn the key.
Move choke control to FULL position.
Push the primer 2 or 3 times. When temperature
is below -25
o
C (15
o
F), additional priming may
be needed. When temperature is above 10
o
C
(50
o
F), priming is not necessary.
Connect the extension cord to the engine.
Plug the other end of the extension cord
into a three-wire grounded receptacle.
Push starter button until engine starts.
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4.
5.
6.
2.
3.
Over priming may cause flooding,
preventing the engine from starting.
If you do flood the engine, wait a
few minutes before attempting to
start and do not push the primer.
To prevent damaging the electric
starter, do not run it more than
5 continuous seconds each time
you try to start. Wait 10 seconds
between each attempt.
When the engine starts, release the starter
button and slowly move the choke control
to the OFF position.
Disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle first, then from the engine.
7.
8.
Insert safety ignition key into ignition slot
until it clicks. Do not turn the key.
Rotate choke control to FULL position.
P u s h t h e p r i me r 2 o r 3 t i me s . W h en
t e m p e r a t u r e i s b e l o w - 2 5
o
C ( 1 5
o
F ) ,
additional priming may be needed. When
temperature is above 10
o
C (50
o
F), priming
is not necessary.
Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Do not allow starter rope to snap
back.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the recoil
starter handle and slowly move the choke
control to the OFF position.
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke
control in the OFF position and do not use
primer.
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5.
6.
7.
2.
3.
4.
Cold Start – Recoil Starter
Warm Start
Over priming may cause flooding,
preventing the engine from starting.
If you do flood the engine, wait a
few minutes before attempting to
start and do not push the primer.
Allow the engine to warm up for a
few minutes, engine will not develop
full power until it has reached normal
operating temperature.
In snowy and cold conditions, some
controls and moving parts may freeze.
Do not use excessive force when trying
to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part,
start the engine and let is run for a few
minutes.
