Figure 25
3. Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open
it (Figure 26).
Figure 26
4. Rotate the choke to the On position (Figure 27).
Figure 27
5. Insert the ignition key (Figure 28).
Figure 28
6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time (Figure 29).
Figure 29
Note:
Take your glove off when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
Note:
Priming excessively may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
7. Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the
electric starter (Figure 30).
Figure 30
Important:
To prevent damaging the electric
starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals
of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine
does not start after this series of attempts, allow the
starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before trying
to start it again. If the engine still does not start,
take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
8. Disconnect the cord from the electric starter and the
outlet.
9. When the engine starts, set the choke to the
3/4 position. As the engine warms up, set the choke
to the 1/2 position. When the engine is warm, set the
choke to the Off position.
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