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181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 13
B. Engines with Recoil Starters
If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric
Starters" instructions on page 10.
DO NOT pull starter rope with
engine running. Doing so may VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.
See Figure 25.
3. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.
See Figures 26 and 27.
4. Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
5. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time
you press it. See Figure 28.
• Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.
• Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
NOTES
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a
short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may
result in equipment malfunction.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
engine speed control to “FAST” position and move choke
control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 24, 26 and 27
starting on page 12. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
6. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
!
WARNING
Figure 25. Fuel Valve Positions
Figure 26. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 27. Engine Speed Control Positions
Figure 28. Pressing Primer Bulb
Fuel Tank
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
STOP
1. Engine Speed Control
2. “STOP” Position
3. “SLOW” Position
4. “RUN” Range
5. “FAST” Position
3
2
1
5
4
1. Primer Bulb
2. Vent Hole
1
2