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OPERATION
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TO STARTENGINE
USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER
• Make certain the auger control handle is disengaged
(released).
• Insert ignition key into ignition switch and turn to ON
position.
• To start a cold engine, move choke lever to ON posi-
tion. If you are starting an engine which has already
been run for a few minutes, do not choke.
• To starta cold engine, push primer button one time.
Use a firm push. This step is not necessary when
starting an engine which has been run for a few
minutes:
• Connect power cord to plug on snow thrower, then
to a three-hole, grounded 120-volt AC household
outlet.
ALWAYS CONNECT POWER
TO PLUG ON SNOW THROWER
THEN PLUG THE OTHER END IN
THE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET, WHEN DIS-
CONNECTING, ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM
THE HOUSEHOLD
OUTLET FIRST.
• Push starter button to engage starter motor and
crank eng] he.
IMPORTANT:
THIS ELECTRIC
STARTER IS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH A THERMAL CUT-
OUT
SWITCH.
DO NOT
CRANK
ENGINE FOR MORE THAN A TOTAL
OF 20 SECONDS WITHOUT ALLOW-
ING ELECTRIC
STARTER TO COOL
DOWN
FOR
10
MINUTES,
OR
SEVERE
DAMAGE
TO
ELECTRIC
STARTER CAN RESULT.
NOTE: If the starter motor runs but the engine does
not turn over, the startergear is apparentlycovered with
ice and frozen. Place the unit in a warm atmosphere
until the gear is free and the starter will engage.
• After engine starts, release starter button. Allow the
engine to warm up for a few minutes. Then move
choke gr;adua!lytO OFF position. If engine falters,
return to QN position, then slowly move to OFF
position.
• Unplug the power cord from the household outlet,
then from the plug on snow thrower.
USING THE RECOIL STARTER
:
• Make certain auger control handle is disengaged
(released).
• Insert ignition key intoignition switch andturn to0N I
position.
• To start a cold engine, move choke lever to ON poSi:i_
tion. Ifyou are starting an engine which has already
been run for a few minutes; do not choke.
• To start a cold engine, push primer button two or
three times, Use a firm push. This step is not
necessary when starting an engine which hasbeen
run for a few minutes.
Note: Ifthe temperature is below 15° F., additional p_im-
ing may be necessary for initial start only:
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Pull starter handle rapidly. Keep a firm hold on the
handle and allow it to rewind slowly. Do not allow
handle to snap back.
• If engine fails tostart after 31 pulls on the starter han-
dle, prim•engine two times and pull starter handle
again.
After engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to OFF position, tf
engine falters, return to ON position, then slowly
move to OFF position.
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ARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER 1
AND
SURROUNDING
AREAS
MAY
_EXCEED
150=F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
AVOID INJURY F ROM
ROTATING
AUGER-
KEEP HANDS, FEET,
AND CLOTHING
AWAY
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TO STOPENGINE
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help
dry off any moisture on the engine.
• To stop engine, turn the ignition key to OFF posi-
tion. Remove the key from the unit.
• Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the
control levers back and forth several times.
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