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• Pushdownonthestarterbuttonuntilthe
enginestarts.Donotcrankfor more than
10 seconds at a time. This electric starter
is thermally protected. If Overheated itwill
stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required).
• When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to
"1/2 choke" position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to =No
Choke" Pos!tion.
• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch
box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev-
eral minutes before blowing snow intem-
peratures below 0°F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ,_ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to Q (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 (Recoil Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be
certain that you have read the following in-
formation:
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to '_ (FAST) po-
sition. See figure on page 9 for location.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In-
sert 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.
• Push the primer button, see figure on page
9, while covering the vent hole as fallows:
(Remove finger from primer button be-
tween primes).
Do not prime if temperature is above
50oR
Two times if temperature is 50°F to
15°F.
Four times if temperature is below
15"1:.
• Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back, but al-
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to "1/2 choke" position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke lever
to "No Choke" Position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm upfor
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ,_p (FAST)
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at (OFF) and do
not push the primer button. If the engine
fails to start, follow the Cold Start instruc-
tions above.
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter Is frozen and will not turn
engine:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as
possible.
• Release the starter handle and let it snap
back against the starter.
If the starter still fails to tum engine, repeat
the two previous steps until the starter en-
gages. Then continue with the directions for
cold start.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil
starter and engine controls, proceed as fol-
lows after each snow removal job.
• With the engine running, pull the starter
rope hard with a continuous full arm
stroke three or four times. Pulling of
starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound. This is not harmful to the engine
or starter.
• With the engine net running, wipe all
snowand moisture from the carburetor
coverin area of controllevers.Also move
throttlecontrol,choke control,and starter
handle several times.
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