Operating Your Snow Thrower - Yard Machines 615 Operator's Manual

Safety ignition key
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before
the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow
thrower is not in use. See Figure 15.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Spark
Plug
Choke
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Figure 15
Gas and oil fill-up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
with engine running or while engine is
hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Electric starter (optional)
WARNING:
The optional electric starter is equipped
with a three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed
to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must
be properly grounded at all times to avoid the
possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to
the operator. Follow
Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are
not certain. If your house wiring system is not a three-
wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions. If your system is grounded and
a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
your starter will normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
Switch
Starter Button
Box
(Optional)
Primer
Rope Starter
Handle
Never fill fuel tank indoors,
all instructions carefully.
Fuel cutoff valve
The fuel cutoff valve, located under the fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from tank.
Closed
When connecting the power cord, always connect cord
to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a
three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
Starting engine
If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
IMPORTANT:
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine
off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the "Final
Adjustments" section of the Assembly Instructions.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug. See Figure 16.
• Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open
(vertical) position.
• Make certain the auger control and traction control
clutch grips are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See Figure 15. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-hole,
grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.
• Recoil Start Only: Push primer button two or three
times. If engine is warm, push primer button once
only. See Figure 15.
11
Open
Rubber Boot
Figure 16