Craftsman C950-52943-0 Snow Blower User Manual


 
OPERATION
9. ElectricStart: Depressthestarterpushbutton(A,Figure21).Afteryou
starttheengine,firstdisconnecttheextensioncordfromthewallreceptacle
andthenfromthepowercordreceptacle(B).
InsertingSafetyKey Figure19
7.Rewind Start: Firmlyholdthestartercordhandle(A,Figure20).Pull
thestartercordhandleslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpullrapidly.
,_ WARNING:Rapid retractionofthe startercord(kickback)
will pull yourhand and arm towardthe enginefaster
thanyou canlet go. Brokenbones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains couldresult. When startingengine,pull the
starter cordslowlyuntil resistanceis felt and then pull
rapidlyto avoid kickback.
NOTE:if the enginedoes notstartafter threeattempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.
8. Electric Start:Firstconnecttheextensioncordtothepowercord
receptacleandthenintoawallreceptacle.Ifadditionalextensioncordis
required,makesureitisthree-wire.
4_ WARNING:if the extension cordisdamaged, it must
be replaced bythe manufacturer(or itsservice agent)
or a similarly qualified personto avoid a hazard.
StartingwithCordHandle
Figure20
StartingwithElectricStart Figure21
IMPORTANT:Toextend the life of the starter, useshort
startingcycles(five secondsmaximum).Wait one minute
betweenstartingcycles.
NOTE:if theengine does notstartafter threeattempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.
STOP THE ENGINE
Beforestoppingtheengineforafewminutestohelpdryoffanymoisture
on theengine.
NOTE:Donot losethe safety key. Keepthe safety key in a safe
place. Theenginewill notstartwithoutthesafety/ignitionkey.
,_ WARNING:Gasolineand vaporsare extremely
flammable and explosive.Fire or explosion can
causesevere burns or death. DONOTchokethe
carburetorto stoptheengine.
1.PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure22)totheOFFposition.
2. Removethesafetykey(B).Keepthesafetykeyoutofthereachof
children.
StoppingEngine Figure22
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