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Pow’R’kraft Snow Blower PK30230L
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Revision 9-28-16
Do not use the primer if the engine
h a s b e e n r u n n i n g a n d i s h o t .
Excessive priming may flood the
engine and prevent it from starting.
Use an extension cord recommended
for outdoor use that is not longer
than 15m (50 feet)
Thoroughly inspect the electrical
cord before using the machine. If
the cord is damaged, do not operate
the machine. Replace or repair the
damaged cord immediately.
Con n ec t ext en si on c ord t o t he
electric starter plug-in first and
then to a power outlet; disconnect
the extension cord from the power
o u t l e t f i r s t a n d t h e n f r o m t h e
machine.
To prevent damaging the electric
starter, do not run it more than
5 continuous seconds each time
you try to start. Wait 10 seconds
between each attempt.
Unplug the power cord whenever
y o u a r e n o t s t a r t i n g t h e s n o w
thrower.
Firmly push in the primer with your
thumb, holding the primer in for a
second before releasing it each time.
Remove your glove when you push
in the primer so that air can not
escape from the primer hole.
Choke
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL
position whenever you are starting a cold
engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate
the choke to the OFF position.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the
engine. Pull the recoil starter handle to start
the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch
Insert the safety ignition key for engine to
start and run. To stop the engine, remove the
key.
Electric Starter & Start Button
(if so equipped)
The electric starter will start a properly choked
and cranked engine when start button is
pushed.
To start the machine, connect the electric
starter to an electric power source with an
approved extension cord and press the start
button.
Do not use choke to start a warm
engine.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Primer
Press the primer to pump additional fuel from
the carburetor to the cylinder for improved
cold weather starting.
Scraper Blade
When place the snow thrower on a level
surface, the wheels, scraper blade and auger
should all contact the lever surface. If the
scraper blade is adjusted too high, snow may
blow under the housing. If the scraper blade
wears out excessively, or the snow thrower
does not self-propel, the scraper blade may be
too low and needs to be adjusted.
To adjust the scraper blade proceed as follows:
Adjustments
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is
empty.
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance
is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until
it rest on the handle.
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On new snow throwers with a new
scraper blade installed, the auger
may be slightly off the ground.
