Snapper 11305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 9

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING
(RECOIL START MODELS)
2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL
DRIVE
Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by
releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive
control levers. Stop the engine by moving the
engine speed control to the stop position or
removing the key from the switch. Always remove
key from key switch before leaving machine
unattended. See Figure 2.7.
MOVE CONTROL TO
"STOP"
_REMOVE
KEY
2.2.7. ENGINE
1. Turn fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position.
Refer to Figure 2.3.
2. Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.8.
3. Connect the power cord to the starter switch
box on the engine, then plug the other end into 120
volt AC receptacle.
4. Move choke control to the choke, "ON" position.
See Figure 2.8.
IMPORTANT: Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive
by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control
levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed
control to the stop position or removing the key from the
switch.
5. Move engine speed control to the "FAST"
position. See Figure 2.8.
6. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
7. Push the electric starter button. DO NOT hold
button for more than 20 seconds to avoid
damaging the starting motor. See Figure 2.8.
8. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the no choke "OFF" position. Allow a brief warm-up
until engine runs smooth.
9. Disconnect power cord from AC receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from machine and remove
cord from area where machine will be in operation.
PLUG INTO
START
HERE
BUTTON
_
FIGURE 2.7
2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING
(ELECTRIC START MODELS)
(Go to Page 7 for Recoil Start Models)
WARNING
DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is
damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord
could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect
electrical extension cord before using machine. If
cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate
machine. Replace damaged cord immediately.
Contact your Snapper service dealer for assistance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with
an extension cord intended for outdoor use having
a cord type: SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-
A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
MOVE
CHOKE TO
THE"ON"
POSITION
FIGURE 2.8
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
TO"FAST"
INSERT KEY