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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Starting the Engine
1.
Connect the
spark plug wire.
2.
Move the
throttle to the Fast
position.
3.
Rotate the fuel
shutoff valve
counterclockwise
to open it.
4.
Rotate the
choke to the On
position.
5.
Insert the
ignition key.
6.
Firmly push in
the primer 3 times
with your thumb,
holding the primer
in for a second
before releasing it
each time.
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.
m-4516
or
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 (electric-start only).
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.
Caution
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the
snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
