Stopping The Engine; Engaging The Auger; Engaging The Drive; Recoil Starter - Craftsman C459-52261 Operator's Manual

2. Push the choke lever to the CHOKE
3. If the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN
instead of CHOKE .
4. Push the primer three (3) times, making sure to cover the vent
hole when pushing.
5. If the engine is warm, push the primer button only once.
6. Push starter button to start engine.
7. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
8. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
9. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end
at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end
from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Push the choke lever to the CHOKE
2. If the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN
instead of CHOKE .
3. Push the primer three (3) times, making sure to cover the vent
hole when pushing.
4. If the engine is warm, push the primer button only once.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At
the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly
allow the rope to recoil.
6. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release
the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the
starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
7. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
OPERATION

STOPPING THE ENGINE

position.
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position
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3.
Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a
burn. Be careful and do not touch when they are hot.

ENGAGING THE AUGER

Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control against the upper
handle. Release the control to stop the auger.

ENGAGING THE DRIVE

Lift up slightly on the upper handle to allow the rubber paddles on the
auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower forward.
Pushing downward on the handle will raise the auger off the ground
and stop the forward motion.
position.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in
position
premature wear to the rubber auger paddles, which will not be covered
by the warranty.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute
is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1.
2.
3.
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Run the engine for a few minutes without load before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
To stop the engine remove the key and store it in a safe place.
Wipe all the snow and moisture away from the engine controls
area.
WARNING
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped
rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool or stick, not your hands.