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OPERATION
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-
hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and for ma-
tion of acids dur ing storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied be fore stor age of
30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage In struc tions for ad di tion al
information. Never use engine or car bu re tor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or per ma nent
damage may occur.
PRIM ER
SAFETY
IG NI TION KEY
ON / OFF
SWITCH
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
STARTER
BUTTON
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 21
POWER
CORD PLUG
GAS O LINE
FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL FILL
CAP / DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE
TO START ENGINE
• Ensure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt
A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power plug and is designed
to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
• Ensure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
ground ed system. If you are uncertain, consult a
li censed electrician.
NOTE:
Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor
use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).
WARNING: Do not use the electric
start er if your house is not a 120 Volt A.C.
three-wire grounded system. Se ri ous
per son al injury or damage to your snow
thrower could result.
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into
ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep
the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
2. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
3. Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
4. Move choke control to “FULL” position.
5. Push the primer three (3) times.
NOTE
: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the
engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few
minutes be fore at tempt ing to start and DO NOT push the
primer.
6. Connect the extension cord to the engine.
7. Plug the other end of the extension cord into a three-
hole grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
8. Push starter button until engine starts.
IMPORTANT
: Do not crank engine more than five con tin u-
ous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to
10 seconds between each attempt.
9. When the engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
10. Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operating
temperature.
WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the
“OFF” position.
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER
1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into
ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep
the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
2. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
3. Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
4. Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
5. Push the primer three (3) times.
NOTE
: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the
engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few
minutes be fore at tempt ing to start and DO NOT push the
primer.
6. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
7. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle
and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operating
temperature.
WARM START - RECOIL STARTER
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the “OFF”
position. DO NOT push the primer.
BEFORE STOPPING
Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture
on the engine.
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