Operating Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet 724 STE Operator's Manual

Primer
Choke
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Figure 9
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
• The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety
purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire
to spark plug before starting.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Although your snow thrower comes
IMPORTANT:
shipped with oil already in the engine, you MUST check
the engine oil level as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit BEFORE starting the
engine for the first time. Read instructions carefully.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
Electric Starter
WARNING:
equipped with a three-wire power cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. It must be properly grounded at
Switch
Box
Electric
Starter
Button
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Read, understand, and follow
Use extreme care when
or running. Extinguish
The electric starter
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. See Figure 9.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 9.
Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
IMPORTANT:
all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which
may cause injury to the operator. Follow all instructions
carefully. Determine that your house wiring is a three-
wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain. If your house wiring system is not a
three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric
starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded
and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
your starter will normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always connect the
cord to the starter on the engine first, then plug the
other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the
end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
To Start Engine
If the unit shows any sign of motion
IMPORTANT:
(traction drive or augers) with the controls disengaged,
shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed
under Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual.
• Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
• Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open
(vertical) position.
• Make certain that both the auger control and the
traction control are in the disengaged position.
• Move the throttle control up to the FAST position.
Insert the ignition key into the slot. See Figure 9. Be
certain it snaps into place. Do not turn the key.
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• Rotate the choke knob to the FULL choke position
(cold engine start). If the engine is warm, place the
choke in the OFF position.
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