Start The Engine - Craftsman C950-52060-0 Owner's Manual

Start the Engine

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.
If your house does not have a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter. Contact a licensed electrician for
installation of a three-wire grounded system.
WARNING
Always connect the power cord first to the switch box located
on the equipment and then plug the other end into a grounded
receptacle. After starting, disconnect the power cord from the
grounded receptacle first.
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.
Start the engine as follows:
1. Check the oil level. See the Check/Add Oil section.
2. Make sure auger control is disengaged.
3. Insert the ON/OFF key (A, Figure 5) and turn to the ON
position or insert the Push/Pull key, if equipped.
4. Turn the choke knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold.
NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
5. Push the primer button (C) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
en
C B
Figure 5
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.
6. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle
(D, Figure 5). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts,
see the Troubleshooting section in the Engine Manual.
Operation
A
D
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