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Before Starting
_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and
in this manual before operating.
Fill Oil
1. The engine was shipped with oil. Check the oil level
before operating. After the initial use, you will have
to fill up as necessary. Be careful not to overfill.
2. Before filling up gas in the engine for the first
time, open the gas tank cap, and locate a white
plastic cap underneath. Remove this cap and
discard it.
3. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Fill Gas
_lb ARNING: Gasoline is flammable and
caution must be used when handling or storing
it. Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when itis hot or when it is in an
enclosed area. Keep your snow thrower away
from any open flame or an electrical spark and
do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
NOTE: Make sure that the containerfrem which you
pour gasoline is clean and rust-free .
1. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline only.
2. Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within
1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide for fuel expansion.
3. Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or
spout to prevent spilling.
4. Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
5. Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and
keep the cap in place on the container.
To Start Engine
1. 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.
2. Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
3. Turn fuel valve counter-clockwise to OPEN.
4. 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
,_ 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
propedy grounded three-prong receptacle at all
times to avoid the possibility of electdc shock.
Follow all instructions carefully prior to
operating the electric starter.
1. Determine that your house widng 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 electdc starter
under any conditions.
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.
2. Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
3. Push primer three times to pdme the engine.
4. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
5. Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank
the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke
position. Do not operate electdc starer for more
than 5 seconds on each attempt.
6. 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.
7. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
3. Push pdmer button two or three times for cold
engine start.
4. If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if tempereture is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.