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Choke (Fig. 15)—Rotate choke to FULL choke position
to start a cold engine. As engine warms up, move choke
gradually to OFF.
Primer (Fig. 15)—Press primer to pump a small amount
of gasoline into engine for improved cold weather
starting.
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Figure 15
1.
Choke
2.
Primer
3.
Throttle
4.
Recoil starter
5.
Ignition switch
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Fig. 14)—Valve is located under
fuel tank. Close valve to stop fuel flow from fuel tank and
open valve to allow fuel to flow to the carburetor. Close
valve when snowthrower is not in use.
Discharge Chute Control (Fig. 14)—Rotate discharge
chute control clockwise to move discharge chute to the
left and counterclockwise to move chute to the right.
Recoil Starter (Fig. 15)—Recoil starter is on back side of
engine. Pull recoil starter to start engine.
Chute Deflector Handle (Fig. 14)—Deflector handle is
on top of discharge chute, and it is used to control height
of the snow stream.
Starting/Stopping Engine
If engine is operated when temperature is +40
_
F (4
_
C) or
higher, remove carburetor heater box (Fig. 16). However,
the heater box must be reinstalled when temperature falls
below +40
_
F (4
_
C). To remove heater box:
1. Remove (2) Phillips screws and (1) hex head screw
securing heater box in place (Fig. 16). Pull choke knob
off choke rod (Fig. 15).
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Figure 16
1.
Carburetor heater box
2.
Phillips screws
3.
Hex head screw
2. Lift heater box up and away from the engine, and
reinstall choke knob on mounting pin.
IMPORTANT: Check auger and impeller to ensure
that both parts are not frozen but free to rotate.
Also, make sure discharge chute is not obstructed.
USE A STICK, NOT YOUR HAND, TO REMOVE
ANY OBSTRUCTIONS.
Starting
1. Move throttle (Fig. 15) to FAST.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve below fuel tank (Fig. 14).
3. Rotate choke (Fig. 15) to full choke position.
4. Insert ignition key (Fig. 15).
5. Cover hole in center of primer with thumb and push
primer slowly three times. DO NOT PRIME IF THE
ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING AND IS HOT.
Note: Excessive priming may cause flooding of engine
and failure to start.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle (Fig. 15) and pull it out
slowly until positive engagement results; then pull
vigorously to start the engine. Keep firm grip on
starter handle and return the rope slowly.
Note: If engine does not start or if temperature is
–10
_
F (–23
_
C) or below, additional priming may be
required. After each additional prime, try to start the
engine before priming again.
7. After engine starts, immediately rotate choke (Fig. 15)
to 3/4 position. As engine warms up, rotate choke to
1/2 position; then to OFF position. If engine falters,
return choke to 1/2 position. When engine warms
sufficiently, rotate choke to OFF position.