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Electric Starter: (If Equipped)
WARNING:
The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. It must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility
of electric shock which may be injurious to
the operator. Follow all instructions carefully.
If the house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric
starter under any conditions.
Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your
house wiring is a three wire grounded system. Ask a
licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your house
wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your
system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not
available at the point your starter will normally be used,
one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always connect cord
to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a
three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the
end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
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Make certain the auger control and traction control
clutch grips are in the disengaged (released)
position.
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Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 18. Be certain
it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
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Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
NOTE:
Do not prime engine.
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Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-hole,
grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.
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Push starter button on top of the engine to crank
engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob
to FULL choke position.
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When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. If engine
fails to start, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 until engine
starts.
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As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
Recoil Starter.
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Make certain the auger control and traction control
clutch grips are in the disengaged (released)
position.
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Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Refer to figure 20. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
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Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
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Push primer button two or three times. Refer to
Figure 18. If engine is warm, push primer button
once only.
NOTE:
Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15°F.
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Grasp starter handle (refer to Figure 18) and pull
rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
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Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. If engine
fails to start, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 until engine
starts.
To Stop Engine
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Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine. Remove
ignition key. Do not turn.
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To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows.
Electric Starter:
Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to
120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push
starter button and spin the starter for several seconds.
The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not
harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from
receptacle first, and then from switch box.
Recoil Starter
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling
the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to the engine or starter.
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To stop engine, remove ignition key. Do not turn
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
NOTE:
Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe
place. Engine will not start without ignition key.
