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Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 14.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
Skid Shoe
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the
condition of the ground from where snow has to be
removed. See Figure 14.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. See Figure 14
SECTION 5: 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.
• A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening
on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup
before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank
cap to close after fill-up.
To Start 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 the auger and drive clutch levers 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 turn key
.
NOTE:
Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
• If your house 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.
• If your home electrical system is grounded, but a
three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using
the electric starter.
• If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows.
• Rotate choke knob to OFF position and do not
prime engine.
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
• Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank
the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke
position.
• When engine starts, release starter button and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
• Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start. If engine is warm, push primer button
only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when