GB–15
Recoil Starter (Fig. 17)—Recoil starter is on back
side of engine. Pull recoil starter to start engine.
Starting/Stopping Engine
Starting
Note:
If engine is operated when temperature
is +40
_
F (4
_
C) or higher, remove
carburetor heater box. However, the
heater box must be reinstalled when
temperature falls below +40
_
F (4
_
C).
To remove heater box:
A.
Remove (4) mounting screws securing
heater box in place (Fig. 14 and 18).
B.
Grasp choke knob and pull it off mounting
pin.
C.
Lift heater box up and away from the
engine, and reinstall choke knob on
mounting pin.
IMPORTANT: Check auger and impeller to
ensure that both parts are not frozen, but free
to rotate. Also, make sure discharge chute is
not obstructed. USE A STICK, NOT YOUR
HAND, TO REMOVE ANY
OBSTRUCTIONS.
1.
Move speed shift control to N (neutral) and
throttle to FAST (Fig. 13).
2.
Ensure that auger/impeller control and traction
drive control are in disengaged position.
3.
Open fuel shut-off valve below fuel tank
(Fig. 15).
4.
Move choke to ON choke position (Fig. 14).
5.
Insert ignition key (Fig. 14).
6.
Cover hole in center of primer with thumb and
push primer three times slowly. DO NOT
PRIME IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RUNNING AND IS HOT.
Note:
Excessive priming may cause flooding
of engine and failure to start.
7.
Grasp recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull it
out slowly until positive engagement results;
then pull vigorously to start the engine. Keep
firm grip on starter handle and return the rope
slowly.
Note:
If engine does not start or if
temperature is -10
_
F or below,
additional priming may be required.
After each additional prime, try to start
the engine before priming again.
8.
After engine starts, immediately move choke
(Fig. 14) to 3/4 position. As engine warms up,
move choke to 1/2 position; then to OFF
position. If engine falters, return choke to 1/2
position. When engine warms sufficiently, move
choke to OFF position.
Before Stopping
1.
Engage auger/impeller to clear any remaining
snow from inside the housing.
2.
Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any
moisture which may have accumulated on
engine.
3.
With engine running, pull recoil starter with a
rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four
times. This helps prevent possible freeze-up of
recoil starter due to extreme snow blowing
conditions.
Note:
Pulling of recoil starter rope produces a
loud, clattering sound. This is not
harmful to the engine or the starter.
Stopping
1.
Release traction and auger/impeller drive
controls (Fig. 13).
2.
Move throttle to slow and remove ignition key.
