To Stop Engine; Recoil Start - Craftsman 536.885211 Operating Instructions Manual

"1/2choke" position.
When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to "No
Choke" Position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
WARM START
• Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi-
tion and putt the starter handle unlil the
engine starts.
• Do not prime a warm engine. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold En-
gine Start instructions on page 8,
Recoil
vent holes as follows: (Remove finger
from primer button between primes).
Do not prime if temperature is above
50 ° F.
Two times if temperature is 50 ° F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
• Pull the starter handle with a smooth
rapid movement. Do not allow the starter
rope to snap back. Rewind smoothly
while holding the starter handle. If the
engine fires but does not start, pull the
starter handle until the engine starts.
• Affer three pulls, repeat the priming and
pulling steps again.
Primer St rter
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Do not prime a warm engine. If the en-
Choke C_ntrol Elec_rt/er Button glne fails to start, foBow the Cold En
gine Start instructions on this page.
/_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped to
operate on 120 volt AC household current.
Follow all instructions carefully as set forth
in the "To Slart Engine" section. When
connecting 120 volt AC power cord, always
connect the cord to the switch box on the
engine first, then plug the other end into the
household receptacle. When disconnecting
the 120 volt AC power cord, always unplug
from the household receptacle first.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF
and remove key. Keep key in a safe
place. The engine will not start without
the key. See figure above.
TO START ENGINE (RECOIL START)
Before starting the engine, be certain that
you have read arid understood all the
instructions on the preceding pages.
COLD START
Z_ CAUTI .ON: Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and a deadly gas. Always stand
behind snow thrower(operator's position)
when starting engine. Do not put hands,
feet, hair or loose clothing in or near the
discharge chute deflector or auger housing
while the engine is running. The tempera-
ture of the muffler and neaby areas may
exceed 150 _ F.; avoid these areas also.
Z_ WARNING: Objects such as gravel,
rocks or other debris, if struck by the auger,
may be thrown with sufficient force to cause
personal injury or property damage.
We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
• Insert the key and turn ON.
• Move the choke control to the FULL
position.
• Push the primer button while covering the