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Using the Starter
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it.
3. Insert the ignition key.
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times
(15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or
-9°C), holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time.
5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position.
6. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
7. Start the snowthrower by pressing the electric-starter
button (Figure 4).
Figure 4
1.
Electric-starter button
3.
Recoil starter
2.
Electric-starter plug
Note:
To use the electric starter, connect a power
cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a
power outlet.
Important:
To prevent damaging the electric
starter, run it in short cycles (5 seconds
maximum, then wait one minute before trying to
start it again). If the engine still does not start,
take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet
first and then from the snowthrower.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes,
move the choke toward the Run position. Wait
for the engine to run smoothly before each choke
adjustment.
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
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