Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - Snapper L1226E Operator's Manual

BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE
Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture
on the engine.
TO STOP ENGINE
WARNING: To stop the engine, do not move
the choke control to CHOKE position. Backfi re
or engine damage can occur.
1. Push the stop switch (A, Figure 18) to the OFF position.
2. Pull out the safety key (A, Figure 19).
TO START ENGINE
Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fi ll cap/
dipstick (A, Figure 16). The snowthrower engine is equipped
with an A.C. 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 house hold 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.
Stop Engine Figure 18
WARNING: To connect power cord, always
connect the power cord fi rst 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 fi rst.
19
Operation
A
Safety Key Figure 19
A