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Electric Starter Outlet
(If so equipped)
Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into
the housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out
the chute assembly.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your snow
thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Starting The Engine
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug.
•
Make certain both the auger control and drive
control are in the disengaged (released) position.
•
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not attempt to turn the key
.
NOTE:
The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch.
Electric Starter
(on models so quipped)
•
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
CAUTION:
If your home’s wiring system
is not a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under any
conditions.
WARNING:
The optional electric starter is
equipped with a grounded three-wire power
cord and plug, and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must be
used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
WARNING:
If your home electrical
system is grounded, but a three-hole
receptacle is not available, do not use your
snow thrower’s electric starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows:
•
Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on
the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of
extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt,
grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
•
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
NOTE:
If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
•
Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of
the primer when pushing.
NOTE:
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
•
Push starter button to start engine.
•
Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
•
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke
control to the OFF position. If the engine falters,
quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and
then slowly into the OFF position again.
•
When disconnecting the extension cord, always
unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before
unplugging the opposite end from the snow
thrower.
Recoil Starter
•
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
