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STARTING CONTROLS
See Figure 1for the following instructions.
Units with Optional Electric Start
A, Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button
(A) activates an electric starter mounted to the
engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han-
dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts
AC, which is provided by connection to the extension
cord provided with units equipped with this feature.
Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly
grounded 3prong electrical outlet.
Manual Start
B. Fuel Valve - The fuel valve (B) is located under the
fuel tank. It is used to turn the fuel supply off for out-
of-season storage.
C. Starter Handle - The starter handle (C) connects to a
starter cord to manually start the engine. Pulling
starter handle rapidly spins the engine crankshaft,
cycles the engine, and generates the spark neces-
sary for starting the engine.
D. Primer Button - When pressed, the primer button
(D) provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine.
Normally, pressing the primer button twice will pro-
vide enough fuel to start a cold engine.
E. Throttle Lever - The throttle lever (E) controls the
engine speed. For best overall performance, the
throttle lever should be set to the FAST position. Use
the SLOW position only for warming the engine, or to
help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting the
unit down for the day.
F. Engine Key - The engine key (F) prevents the
engine from being started by unauthorized individu-
als. The key must be fully inserted into the key slot
for the unit to start. The key is also used to stop the
engine by pulling the key out of the key slot.
G. Choke Knob - The choke knob (G) adjusts the
air/fuel mixture, and is used to help start a cold
engine by providing a richer mixture. Once the engine
is warm and running smoothly, the choke knob
should be set to the off position to provide a normal
air/fuel mix.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to
the ON position.
2. Insert the engine key (F, Figure 1) into the engine key
slot and push fully in to the RUN position.
3. Move the throttle lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi-
tion.
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Figures 1. Engine Controls
A. Electric Start Button
B. Fuel Valve
C. Starter Handle
D. Primer Button
E. Throttle Lever
F. Engine Key
G. Choke Knob
4. Turn the choke knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is
cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)
5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold.
(Do not prime a warm engine.)
6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter
button to crank the engine.
Manual Start: Pull starter handle (C) rapidly to start
the engine. Do not allow the starter handle to snap
back--let the starter rope rewind slowly--while keep-
ing a firm grip on the starter handle.
7. As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
turn the choke knob (G) slowly counter-clockwise to
the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to
SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the choke knob
clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it
run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF
position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for
a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full
speed. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature. After warming up,
always operate at full throttle.
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