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Before Starting
IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine
starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is
recommended that you read the engine manual also
included with this unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary.
Follow related instructions in the separate engine
manual packed with your snow thrower.
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.
To Start Engine
1. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 5-1.
2. Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to
your unit. See Figure 4-1 for location of controls.
Electric Starter (if so equipped)
WARNING: The 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 prop-
erly 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: DO NOT use electric
starter in rain.
5
Operation
1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong
receptacle, proceed as follows. If you do not have the
proper house wiring, DO NOT use the electric starter
under any conditions.
2. Insert ignition key fully into slot. Make sure it snaps
into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine can-
not start unless the key is inserted into ignition
switch.
3. Plug the extension cord into the electric switch box
located on the engine. (On certain models the electric
starter is located on the right side of the shroud.) Plug
the other end of extension cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
4. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.
5. Move choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If
engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.
6. Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to
cover vent hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push
primer only once. Always cover vent hole when push-
ing. Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.
7. Push starter button to start engine. Once the engine
starts, immediately release starter button. Electric
starter is equipped with thermal overload protection;
system will temporarily shut-down to allow starter to
cool if electric starter becomes overloaded.
8. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to OFF position. If the engine falters, restart engine
and run with choke at half-choke position for a short
period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into
OFF position.
9. After engine is running, disconnect power cord from
electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug
the end at the wall outlet before unplugging the
opposite end from the engine.
Figure 5-1
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
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.
The electric starter
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.
Figure 5-2