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Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
IMPORTANT:
For complete and detailed engine
starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recom-
mended that you read the engine manual also included
with this unit.
1. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary.
Follow related instructions in the separate engine
manual packed with your snow thrower.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Insert ignition key into slot. Turn key to ON position.
3. Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to
your unit. See Figure 5-1 for location of controls.
Operation
WARNING:
Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions and
warnings on the
machine and in
this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
The electric starter
must be used with a
properly grounded
three-prong
receptacle at all
times to avoid the
possibility of electric
shock. Follow all
instructions carefully
prior to operating the
electric starter.
Electric Starter
(if so equipped)
WARNING: The electric starter must
be used with a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructions carefully prior to
operating the electric starter.
1. The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-
wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate
on 120 volt AC household current.
2. Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are
not certain.
3.
If your home wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system,
do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
4.
If your home electrical system is grounded,
but
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using the
electric starter.
5.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows.
6. Move Choke Control to the “Full” position.
7. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing.
8. Connect power cord to switch box on dash panel.
Plug the other end of power cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
9. Push starter button to crank engine.
Figure -1
WARNING
Electric
Starter
Button
Spark Plug Access
Recoil Starter
Gasoline Cap
Oil Fill
Choke Lever
Primer
Key
