How To Remove Objects From Auger; How To Start A Warm Engine - Craftsman 536.885214 Operator's Manual

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8. (Electric Start) Push on the elec-
tric start button until the engine
starts. Do not crank the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time.
The electric starter is thermally pro-
tected. If the electric starter over-
heats, it will automatically stop and
can only be restarted when it has
cooled to a safe temperature. A wait
of about 5 to 10 minutes is required
to allow the electric starter to cool.
9. (Recoil Start) Rapidly pull the re-
coil starter handle. Do not allow
the recoil starter handle to snap
back. Slowly return the recoil start-
er handle.
10. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6
tries, See Difficult Starting in the
"Troubleshooting Table".
11. (Electric Start) When the engine
starts, release the electric start
button.
12. (Electric Start) First disconnect the
power cord from the receptacle.
Then, disconnect the power cord
from the switch box.
13. As the engine warms up, move the
choke control to 1/2 choke posi-
tion. When the engine runs smooth-
ly, move the choke control to the
off position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
How To Start A Warm Engine
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do
not push the primer button. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start
instructions.
,_ WARNING: Never run en-
gine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from
any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
• The temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150°F.
Avoid these areas.
• DO NOT allow children or young
teenagers to operate or be near
snow thrower while it is operat-
ing.
HOW TO REMOVE OBJECTS
FROM AUGER
_ ARNING: Do not attempt
to remove any item that may
become lodged in auger
without taking the following precau-
tions:
• Release auger drive lever.
• Move the ignition lever to the stop
position to stop the engine.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Do not place your hands in the au-
ger or discharge chute. Use a pry
bar.
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