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OPERATION
18
MTF−051056L
TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke
control to CHOKE position. Backfire or engine damage
can occur.
1. Move throttle control to SLOW, then to STOP
(Figure 18).
Figure 18
Throttle Control
2. Pull out safety/ignition key (Figure 19).
Figure 19
Throttle Control
TO START ENGINE
Be sure that engine has sufficient oil. Use a high quality
detergent oil classified “For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or
higher”.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C.
electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine,
be certain that you have read the following information.
If engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and
crank until the engine starts.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) will pull your hand or arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go of the starter
cord.
S When starting the engine, slowly pull the starter cord
until resistance is felt. Then, rapidly pull the starter
cord.
S Make sure components; such as impellors, pulleys
or sprockets, are securely attached.
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with
a three−wire power cord and plug designed to
operate on 120 volt AC house hold current. The
power cord must be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock which can cause
injury to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully
as set forth below:
Make sure your house has a three−wire grounded sys-
tem. If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If
your house does not have a three−wire grounded sys-
tem, do not use this electric starter under any condi-
tion.
If your house has a three−wire grounded system but a
three hole receptacle is not available to connect the
electric starter, have a three−hole receptacle installed
by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: To connect a 120 volt power cord,
always connect the power cord first to the
switch box located on the engine and then plug
the other end into a three−hole grounded receptacle.
WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, al-
ways unplug the end connected to the three−
hole grounded receptacle first.
COLD ENGINE START
(Engine has not been run recently.)
1. Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch
lever are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.
2. Move throttle control to “FAST” position. Operate the en-
gine with the throttle control in FAST position (Figure 20).
Before engaging auger drive clutch lever allow engine to
idle for five minutes to allow engine oil to warm . Failure
to allow engine oil to warm can cause damage to engine.
Figure 20
Throttle Control
3. Insert key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place
(Figure 21). Do not turn key.
4. Rotate choke knob to the CHOKE position.
5. Push the primer button as follows:
Above 50° F (10° C), DO NOT PRIME.
From 50° F (10° C) to 15°F (−10° C), PUSH TWO TIMES.
Below 15° F (−10° C), PUSH FOUR TIMES.