Snapper EI55224, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING
(RECOIL START MODELS)
(Go to Page 10 for Electric Start Models)
2.2.1. ENGINE
1. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position. See
Figure 2.3.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.4.
3. Move choke control to the choke, “ON” position.
See Figure 2.4.
4. Move engine speed control to the “FAST”
position. See Figure 2.4.
IMPORTANT: Stop the auger and wheel drive by
releasing the auger and wheel drive control levers. Stop
the engine by moving the engine speed control to the
stop position or removing the key from the switch.
FIGURE 2.4
5. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine. See Figure 2.4.
6. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
7. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief warm-up
until engine runs smooth.
2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has four forward
speeds and one reverse speed.
1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed
position. See Figure 2.5.
2. Proceed to Section 2.2.3. to engage auger and
2.2.4. to engage wheel drive.
FIGURE 2.5
TURN VALVE
TO “ON”
POSITION
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
TO FAST
INSERT KEY
MOVE
CHOKE TO
THE “ON”
POSITION
GROUND
SPEED
CONTROL
MOVE GROUND
SPEED CONTROL
TO DESIRED
POSITION