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OPERATION
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MTF-031072L
a. Push STARTER BUTTON (Figure 19) to engage
starter motor and crank engine.
b. Rotate CHOKE KNOB to the on position while crank-
ing engine.
NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If
overheated, the electric starter will stop
automatically and can only be restarted when it has
cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of
approximately five to ten minutes is required.
c. When engine starts, release the STARTER BUT-
TON and rotate the CHOKE KNOB gradually to the
off position.
d. If engine falters, rotate the CHOKE KNOB immedi-
ately to the on position and then gradually to the off
position.
e. Disconnect the POWER CORD from receptacle first,
and then from the SWITCH BOX.
9. When the engine starts, release the starter button and
move choke lever to “1/2 choke” position. When engine
does not run smoothly, move choke lever to the off posi-
tion.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several
minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below
0°F.
10. Run engine at or near top speed.
11. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to stop posi-
tion. Remove key. Do not turn key.
If, after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails
to start, have it checked by a John Deere/Frontier dealer.
WARM ENGINE START (ELECTRIC STARTER)
(Engine still warm from recent running.) Proceed with the
following instructions.
NOTE: Warm engine may start without choking.
1. Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch
lever are in the disengaged position, “RELEASED”.
2. IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)
Move throttle control to”FAST” position.
IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°F (-18°C)
Move throttle control to “1/2 THROTTLE” position. Allow
engine to idle at “1/2 Throttle” for five minutes to allow en-
gine oil to warm before engaging auger drive clutch lever.
Failure to allow engine oil to warm can cause damage to
engine.
3. Insert key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place
(Figure 17). Do not turn key.
4. CHOKE KNOB must be in the off position.
5. Connect the POWER CORD to the SWITCH BOX
(Figure 19).
6. Plug other end of POWER CORD into a three hole,
GROUNDED 120VOLT, AC receptacle (See “WARN-
ING” at beginning of these instructions).
7. START ENGINE:
a. Push STARTER BUTTON (Figure 19) to engage
starter motor and crank engine.
b. While cranking, rotate the CHOKE KNOB on the en-
gine to the on position.
NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If
overheated, the electric starter will stop
automatically and can only be restarted when it has
cooled to a safe temperature. A wait of
approximately five to ten minutes is required.
c. When the engine starts, release the STARTER BUT-
TON and rotate the CHOKE KNOB gradually to the
off position.
d. If the engine falters, rotate CHOKE KNOB immedi-
ately to the on position and then gradually to the off
position.
e. Disconnect the POWER CORD from the receptacle
first and then from the SWITCH BOX.
8. Run the engine at or near top speed.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the
“Stop” position. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key.
If after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails
to start, have the engine checked by a John Deere/Frontier
dealer.
NOTE: Do not lose the ignition key. Key the ignition key
is a safe place. The engine will not start without the
ignition key.