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WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand or arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go of the starter cord. This can result in entangled hair or clothing,
broken bones, bruises, traumatic amputation or severe lacaration.
Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.Make sure the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and hous-
ing are in place and firmly secured by the equipped fasteners.
When starting the engine, slowly pull the starter cord until resistance is felt. Then, rapidly pull the starter
cord.
Make sure components; such as impellors, pulleys or sprockets, are securely attached.
7. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See Difficult Starting in the “Troubleshooting Table”.
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Pull starter handle rapidly.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. As the engine warms up, adjust the
choke knob
toward the
RUN position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.
NOTE: Do not lose the safety/ignition key. Keep the safety/ignition key is a safe place. The engine will
not start without the safety/ignition key.
How To Start A Warm Engine
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave the choke lever in the off position and do not push the
primer button. If the engine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust conta-
ins CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts o
n
engine and snow thrower.
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on con-
tact. Allow the engine to cool before touching.
Never allow children to operate the snow thrower.Never allow adults to operate the snow blower with-
out proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
Never leave the snow blower unattended while the engine is running. Anyone operating the engine or
equipment must carefully read and understand the operating instructions.
IMPORTANT: After each use of the snow blower, stop the engine, remove the safety/ignition key, remove
all accumulated snow from the snow blower and wipe clean. Store the snow blower in a
protected area.
NOTE: Never cover snow blower while engine and exhaust area are still warm.
9.
(Electric Start)
First disconnect power cord from receptacle. Then, disconnect the power cord from the
starter
motor
.
If after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails to start, have the engine checked by a Service Centre.
