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Starting the engine
1. Review the “Pre-operation checklist”
earlier in this section. Move the unit
outside to a well-ventilated, level area.
2. Move the gearshift lever (B, Fig. 4-4)
into the desired gear position.
3. Turn the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4) to the
RUN “ ” position.
4. Turn choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4-5)
clockwise to FULL CHOKE (warm
engines require little or no choking).
Push the primer button (E, Fig. 4-5)
two or three times (cover hole in
center of bulb when pushing). If the
temperature is below 15° F (-9° C),
push the button 4 or 5 times.
5. Move the throttle lever (F) to FAST
.
To start engine with the recoil starter:
6. Before using the recoil starter
(G, Fig. 4-5), make sure there are
no obstacles behind you.
7.
Pull recoil starter handle rapidly to
overcome engine compression,
prevent kick-back and start engine.
Maintain control of rope so it slowly
returns into the starter mechanism.
Repeat pulling actions until engine
starts.
8. Turn the choke knob “
”
(D, Fig. 4-5)
counterclockwise out of the full-choke
position. Turn the choke off as the
engine warms up.
For the optional electric starter:
6. Plug the electrical cord into the
electric start switch box on the engine.
7. Plug the other end of the electrical
cord into a properly grounded 3-
pronged 110V outlet.
8. Push the starter button on the switch
box. When the engine starts, release
the button.
NOTE: The starter is thermally protected.
When overheated from continuous use,
the starter will stop functioning. Allow
the starter to cool for several minutes
before attempting to restart engine.
9. Move the choke knob “
”
(D, Fig. 4-
5) out of the full-choke position. Turn
the choke off as the engine warms up.
Stopping
Emergency conditions:
1. Release both control levers (H and L,
Fig. 4-4).
2. Rotate the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4) to
the “STOP” position.
Normal conditions:
1. Release both control levers (H and L,
Fig. 4-4). Wait for the unit to come to
a complete stop.
2. Move the throttle lever (F, Fig. 4-5)
into the “
” position. Allow the
engine to idle for several minutes to
melt any snow on the engine.
3. Rotate the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4)
into the “STOP” position. Remove the
key.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire (J, Fig.
4-5) from the spark plug.
5. To prevent the unit from freezing-up:
a. Remove standing water from the
floor of the auger housing.
b. Move the throttle lever (F, Fig. 4-
5) into the “
” position.
c. Move the choke knob “
”
(D,
Fig. 4-5)
into the full choke
position.
d. Rotate the fuel shut-off valve
(K,
Fig. 4-5)
to the “OFF” position.
Section 4: Operation
Fig. 4-4
B
L
H
C
P
DO NOT USE THE 110V ELECTRIC
STARTER DURING RAINY WEATHER. DO
NOT STAND IN WATER OR ON DAMP
SURFACES WHEN CONNECTING CORD.
WARNING