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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
• The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Gas And Oil Fill-up
• At the factory, a plastic cup is inserted inside the
fuel tank’s fill opening (beneath the fuel cap) to
prevent debris from entering the fuel tank during
assembly. Remove and discard this cup before
filling up the tank.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoor or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
Starting Engine
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating your snow
thrower, read, understand and follow ALL
instructions to perform adjustments found
under the heading Auger Control Test on
page 9 of this manual.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside
the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on
the spark plug. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
• Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped,
is in the OPEN (vertical) position.
• Make certain the auger and traction controls are in
the disengaged (released) position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do not
turn ignition key.
Recoil Starter:
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
• Push primer button three or four times for cold
engine start. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature 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.
• Repeat step above until engine starts.
• 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.
Electric Starter
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.
WARNING: The electric starter must be
used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid possibility of
electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully
to operate the electric starter.
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
• If your home wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric 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.
• If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows:
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
Metal Loop
Rubber Boot