Section 6: Controls; Engine Operating Controls - Yard Machines 140 Series Operator's Manual

FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE
WARNING:
tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine is still hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel
tank.
Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil. Refer to
the Engine Operator's Manual for proper Oil and Fuel Recommendations.

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

ENGINE OPERATING CONTROLS

The engine operating controls and their functions are as follows (see Figure 10):
Choke Lever - Place choke lever in "ON" position to start a cold engine.
Primer Button - Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather.
Ignition Key - Ignition key must be in "ON" position to start engine.
Starter Handle - Used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter (Optional Equipment) - Starts engine using a 120V power source
Plug for Electric Start (Optional Equipment) - Requires use of a two prong outdoor extension cord
and a 120V power source
Spark Plug Cover - Spark Plug located under the cover.
Choke Lever
Off
Handle gasoline carefully. Remember that it is highly flammable. Never fill fuel
Primer
Button
Spark
Plug
Cover
On
Ignition Electric
Key
Starter
(Optional)
Starter
Handle
Figure 10
9
Plug for
Electric
Starter
(Optional)