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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING
(ELECTRIC START MODELS)
(Go to Page 6 for Recoil Start Models)
WARNING
DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is
damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord
could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect
electrical extension cord before using machine. If
cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate
machine. Replace damaged cord immediately.
Contact your Snapper service dealer for assistance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with
an extension cord intended for outdoor use having
a cord type: SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-
A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
2.2.7. ENGINE
1. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position.
Refer to Figure 2.3.
2. Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.8.
3. Connect the power cord to the starter switch
box on the engine, then plug the other end into 120
volt AC receptacle.
4. Move choke control to the choke, “ON” position.
See Figure 2.8.
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 by removing the key from the switch.
5. Move engine speed control to the “FAST”
position. See Figure 2.8.
6. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
7. Push the electric starter button. DO NOT hold
button for more than 20 seconds to avoid
damaging the starting motor. See Figure 2.8.
8. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief warm-up
until engine runs smooth.
9. Disconnect power cord from AC receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from machine and remove
cord from area where machine will be in operation.
FIGURE 2.8
2.2.8. 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. Refer to Figure 2.5.
2. Proceed to Section 2.2.9. to engage auger and
Section 2.2.10. to engage wheel drive.
PUSH
STARTER
BUTTON
INSERT POWER
CORD INTO
STARTER BOX
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
MOVE CHOKE
TO THE “ON”
POSITION
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL TO
THE “FAST”
POSITION
INSERT
KEY
