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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
Read and understand all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before operating.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual shipped
with the snow thrower.
To Start Engine
NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine
off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the Final
Adjustments in the Assembly Section.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position. See Figure
6.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position.
• Insert ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into
place. Do not turn key.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter (optional)
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
If your house 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-hole,
grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.
• Rotate choke knob to ON position.
• Push primer button three times,
as instructed in the engine
manual, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing.
• Push starter button on top of the
engine to crank engine. As you
crank the engine, move choke
knob to FULL choke position.
• When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first and then from
the snow thrower.
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 two or three times. If engine is
warm, push primer button once only. Always cover
vent hole in primer button when pushing. At
temperatures below 15°F, additional priming may
be necessary .
• 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 the previous steps until engine starts.
To Stop Engine
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• To prevent possible freeze-up of starter:
Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box
on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the
engine running, push starter button and spin the
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound
made by spinning the starter will not harm engine
or starter. Disconnect the power cord from recepta-
cle first, and then from switch box.
Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter
rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three
or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot
or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
an other sources of ignition.
WARNING: 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. It must be used with a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all
times to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructions carefully prior to
operating the electric starter.
Vent Hole
Primer