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OPERATION
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MTF-041007C
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Before you service or start the engine, familiarize yourself
with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the func-
tion and location of all controls.
2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
3. Before starting the engine, make sure all controls operate
correctly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, move the ignition key to the stop position.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
COLD START
1. Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean fuel mixture. See “How
To Mix The Fuel Mixture”.
2. Move the choke control to FULL position.
3. Make sure the auger drive lever is in the disengaged (re-
leased) position.
4. Insert the ignition key and turn to the ON position.
5. Move the choke control to the full choke position.
6. Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as
follows: Remove finger from primer button between
primes.
S Do not prime if temperature above 50° F (10° C).
S Push twice if temperature is 50° F (10° C) to
15°F (-10° C).
S Push four times if temperature is below 15° F (-10° C).
S Push five time if temperature is below 0° F (-18° C).
7. Rapidly pull the recoil starter handle. Do not allow the
recoil starter handle to snap back. Slowly return the re-
coil starter handle.
8. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the “Trouble
Shooting Chart” Instructions.
9. As the engine warms up, move the choke control to 1/2
choke position. When the engine runs smoothly, move the
choke control to the off position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before blowing snow in temperatures below 05F.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave
choke at “OFF” and do not push the primer button. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in en-
closed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may ex-
ceed 1505F. Avoid these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate
or be near snow thrower while it is operating.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove any item
that may become lodged in auger without taking
the following precautions:
S Release auger drive lever.
S Move the ignition lever to the stop position to stop the
engine.
S Disconnect spark plug wire.
S Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge
chute. Use a pry bar.