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Operation
FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING
Make sure the auger control and drive control are in the
disengaged (released) position.
Recoil Starter
1. To start a cold engine, move the choke to the CHOKE
position (to the left). To restart a warm engine, leave the
Choke in the RUN position (to the right). (See Figure 9).
2. Push the ignition key all the way in. Push the primer two
or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover
vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing. DO
NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown. Additional priming maybe necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
3. Grip the recoil starter handle and pull slowly several
times to allow the gasoline to flow into the engine’s
carburetor. Then pull the recoil starter handle gently until
resistance is felt. Allow cable to retract fully and then pull
it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
4. Allow the engine to run for several seconds. The engine
will not develop full power until it reaches the operating
temperature. Then move the choke lever slowly to its
RUN position (to the right). Moving the choke lever too
fast could stall the engine.
Electric Starter
1. Connect extension cord to the starter outlet on the
engine and into a 120V AC outlet (see Figure 10).
2. Push the ignition key all the way in.
3. Slide the choke lever to the start position.
4. Push the electric starter button and hold for no more
than 10 seconds at a time, until the engine runs (see
Figure 11).
5. Move the choke lever to the run position.
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CAUTION
Figure 9
CHOKE
Figure 11
ELECTRIC
STARTER
BUTTON
PRIMER
BUTTON
IGNITION
KEY
RECOIL
STARTER
Figure 10
STARTER
OUTLET
