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FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to oper-
ate on regular unleadedgasoline. Include
the following emisssion control system(s):
EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user
adjustable features - therefore no other
adustments are needed.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty re-
sidual gasoline from the float chamber. Use
fresh fuel next season (See Storage instruc-
tions on page 23 for additional information).
For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F
and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 mo-
tor oil for easier starting.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean, un-
leaded regular, unleaded premium, or
reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO
NOT use leaded gasoline. Be sure that the
container you pour the gasoline from is clean
and free from rust or other foreign particles.
Never use gasoline that may be stale
/_ from long periods of storage in the con-
tainer.
CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable and cau-
tion must be used when handling or storing
it.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is
running, when it is hot, or when snow
thrower is in an enclosed area.
Keep away from open flame or an electrical
spark and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the
fuel tank.
Never fill the tank completely. Fill the tank to
within 1/4" - 1/2" from the top to provide
space for expansion of fuel.
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Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun-
nel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con-
_)eS_'_ll_4_R_p in place on the con-
taiQer.
• _o stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to O (STOP) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT turn key.
TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil
starter. Before starting the engine, be cer-
tain that you have read the following infor-
mation:
Z_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped
with a three-wire power cord and plug
and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility
of electrical shock which may be injurious to
operator. Follow all instructions carefully as
set forth in the "To Start Engine" section,
Determine that your house wiring is a three-
wire grounded system. Ask a licensed eLec-
trician if you are not sure. If your house wire
system is not a three-wire system, do not
use this electric starter under any condi-
tions. If your system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the
point your starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting 120 volt AC power cord,
always connect the cord to the switch box
on the engine first, then plug the other end
intothe three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting power cord, always
unplug the end in the three-hole grounded
receptacle first.
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to '_ (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag.
Insert one key into the ignition slot. Be
sure itsnaps into place. DO NOT TURN
KEY. Keep the second key in a safe
place.
• Rotate the choke knob to H choke ON
position. See figure on page 9.