Stopping The Engine; To Engage Drive; To Engage Augers - Craftsman C459-52102 Operator's Manual

2. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
3. Move choke to the CHOKE
engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
4. Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole in
primer bulb when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only
once. Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may
require priming to be repeated.
5. Push starter button to start engine.
immediately release starter button. Do not run starter more than
10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on/5 seconds off. Electric
starter is equipped with thermal overload protection; system will
temporarily shut-down to allow starter to cool if electric starter
becomes overloaded.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to RUN
position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly
rotate the choke into RUN position.
7. After engine is running, disconnect power cord from electric
starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the wall
outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.
Caution
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
Recoil Starter
1. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
2. Move choke to the CHOKE
engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
3. Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when
pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover
vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be
repeated.
4. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Engine
should start. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back.
Return rope SLOWLY to original position. If required, repeat this
step.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to RUN
position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly
rotate the choke into RUN position.
WaRning
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine off after use and
remove key.
OPERATION
position.
position (cold engine start). If
Once the engine starts,
position.
position (cold engine start). If

Stopping the engine

After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to OFF position.
2. Remove the key. Removing the key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.
Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the
key.
3. Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.

to engage DRive

1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift
lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R)
positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and
a pace you're comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow
thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.

to engage augeRS

1. To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the left hand
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop augers.
2. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control
to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while the drive is
engaged.
NOTE: This drive lever also locks auger control so you can turn the
chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process.
3. Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should keep
the auger control engaged until the drive control is released.
4. Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel
drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be released.
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