Filter
Top Products
11
THROTTLE CONTROL
(See Figure 15)
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine.
SAFETY IGNITION KEY
(See Figure 15)
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch
before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL CUTOFF VALVE
The fuel cutoff valve, located under the fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from tank.
Figure 15
SECTION 7: OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
WARNING:
Observe all Warning
Labels on the snow thrower prior to
use.
Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however, you
must check the oil level before operating. Be careful
not to overfill.
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank
indoors. Never fill fuel tank with engine
running or while engine is hot. Do not
smoke when filling fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
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. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
7. Make certain the fuel cutoff valve is in the
OPEN (vertical) position.
8. Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers
are in the disengaged (released) position.
9. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See Figure 17. Be certain
it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
Open
Closed
Choke
Primer
Rope
Start
Handle
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS IN-
SERTED INTO IGNITION
SLOT IN CARBURETOR
COVER. DO NOT TURN IGNI-
TION KEY.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot