Stanley SPT-182-570, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 20 / 233

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To unlock wheel, slide it inward and insert the
axle pin through the outer axle hole, but not
through the wheel hub.
To lock wheel, slide it outward and insert the
axle pin through the hole in the wheel hub and
the outer axle hole.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Before starting the engine, check engine
oil level and ensure the engine is served as
described in the Engine Manual with the
snow blower.
Cold Start – Electric Starter (120V or 230 AC)
(if so equipped)
The engine is equipped with both A.C. 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.
Do not use the electric starter if
your household voltage different
from the one shown on the electric
starter.
1. Insert safety ignition key into ignition slot
until it clicks. Do not turn the key.
2. Be sure fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN
position.
3. Move choke control to FULL position.
4. Push the primer 2 or 3 times. When temperature
is below -25oC (15oF), additional priming may
be needed. When temperature is above 10oC
(50oF), priming is not necessary.
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.primer.
Some snow engine is not equipped
with primer as priming is not needed
for such engine.
5. Connect the extension cord to the engine.
6. Plug the other end of the extension cord
into a three-wire grounded receptacle.
7. Push starter button until engine starts.
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.
8. When the engine starts, release the starter
button and slowly move the choke control
to the OFF position.
9. Disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle first, then from the engine.
Cold Start – Electric Starter (12V DC) (if so
equipped)
1. Be sure fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN
position.
2. Move choke control to FULL position.
3. Push the primer 2 or 3 times. When
temperature is below -25oC (15oF),
additional priming may be needed. When
temperature is above 10oC (50oF), priming
is not necessary.
Over priming may cause flooding,
preventing the engine from starting. If you
do flood the engine, wait a few minutes
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