Wen SB24E, Instruction Manual

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STARTING YOUR SNOW BLOWER
STARTING THE SNOW BLOWER - CONTINUED
3. Push the choke lever (Fig. 17 - A) to the CLOSED/
START position.
4. Insert the engine key (Fig. 18 - A) fully into the key
slot ( RUN position).
5. Push the primer bulb (Fig. 19 - A) 3 times . This helps
the engine start more easily in lower temperatures.
6. Follow step A for electric start, or B for recoil start.
A. For electric start :
i. Connect an extension cord to the electric start
port (Fig. 20 - A) above the starter motor. See
"Electrical Information" on page 9 for extension
cord guidelines.
ii. Press and hold the start button on the electric
start box for 5 seconds (Fig. 20 - B).
iii. If the engine does not start, wait 5 - 10 seconds,
then try again. Check that the adjustments in steps
1 - 5 have been performed properly.
Fig. 17
A
Fig. 18
A
Fig. 19
A
Fig. 20
B
A
CAUTION! Do not try to start the engine more
than 10 times. If after 10 times the engine does
not start, wait 40 minutes before trying again.
If problems persist, consult the troubleshoot-
ing guide on p. 29. If the steps in the guide do
not resolve the problem, call customer service
at 1-800-232-1195, M - F, 8 - 5 CST.
iv. Once the engine has started, slowly return the
choke lever all the way to the OPEN/RUN position.
v. Disconnect the extension cord from the wall re-
ceptacle, then from the electric start box.
B. For recoil start :
i. Pull on the recoil starter handle (see page 11 for
loaction) slowly until a slight resistance is felt, then
pull quickly to start the engine. Return cord gently
into the recoil starter. Never allow the cord to snap
back. If engine fails to start, repeat this step.
i. Once the engine has started, slowly return the
choke lever all the way to the OPEN/RUN position.
7. Allow the engine to run for 30 - 60 seconds before
beginning to clear snow.