Start The Engine - Simplicity 1695665 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. Move the throttle control lever (A A , Figure 10) to the FAST position.
Always operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the FAST
position.
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B B ) to the ON position.
5. Push the safety key (C C ).
6. Turn the choke control knob (D D ) to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: DO NOT use the choke to start a warm engine.
7. Push the primer button (E E ) two times.
NOTE: DO NOT use the primer to start a warm engine.
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Starting Engine
8. R R ewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A A , Figure 11). Pull
the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
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Starting with Cord Handle
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.
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OPERATION
Figure 10
Figure 11