Murray 1695859 User Manual page 22

OPERATION
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 AC 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 engine starts.
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-
wire power cord and plug designed to operate on AC
household 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.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Push the ON /OFF switch (A, Figure 11), if equipped, to the
ON position.
4. Insert the safety key (A, Figure 12) into the safety key slot and
push fully in to the RUN position.
5. Turn the choke knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold.
NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (C) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
NOTE: Ensure that electric extension cord is removed from
the power receptacle.
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7. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure
13). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly.
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 Troubleshooting section in the Engine Manual.
8. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power
cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional
extension cord is required, make sure it is three-wire.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent) or a
similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
9. Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A, Figure
14). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension
cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord
receptacle (B).
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see
the Troubleshooting section in the Engine Manual.
STOP THE ENGINE
Before stopping the engine, allow it to run for a few minutes to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death. DO NOT choke the
carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Push the ON/OFF switch (A, Figure 15), if equipped, to the
OFF position.
2. Remove the safety key (B). Keep the safety key out of the
reach of children.
NOTE: Do not lose the safety key. Keep the safety key in a
safe place. The engine will not start without the
safety/ignition key.
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