Start The Engine - Craftsman c950-52913-0 Owner's Manual

START THE ENGINE

Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. The snowthrower
engine is equipped with an A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the
engine, be certain that you have read the following information.
If engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position and crank until the en-
gine starts.
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a
three−wire power cord and plug designed to operate on AC
house hold current. The power cord must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric
shock which can cause injury to the operator. Follow all
instructions carefully as set forth:
Make sure your house has a three−wire grounded system.
If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If your house does
not have a three−wire grounded system, do not use this electric
starter under any condition.
If your house has a three−wire grounded system but a three-hole
receptacle is not available to connect the electric starter, have a
three−hole receptacle installed by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: To connect power cord, always connect the
power cord first to the switch box located on the
engine and then plug the other end into a three−hole
grounded receptacle.
WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, always
unplug the end connected to the three−hole grounded
receptacle first.
Start the engine as follows:
1. Check the oil level. See the "Check/Add Oil" section in the ENGINE
MANUAL.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Push the ON /OFF switch (A A , Figure 21) to the ON position.
Starting Engine
4. Insert the safety key (A A , Figure 22) into the safety key slot and push
fully in to the RUN position.
5. Turn the choke knob (B B ) fully clockwise if engine is cold.
NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (C C ) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
NOTE: Ensure that electric extension cord is removed from the
power receptacle.
C
B
A
Inserting Safety Key
7. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A A , Figure 23). Pull
the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback)
will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster
than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the
starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
8. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord
receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional extension cord is
required, make sure it is three-wire.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent)
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
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Figure 21
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OPERATION
Figure 22