Tarmo XTP121 Instruction Manual page 83

Throttle Lever
Move the throttle lever to the right to increase the
engine speed; move it to the left to decrease the
engine speed. Move the throttle lever to the Stop
position to stop the engine.
Choke
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL position
whenever you are starting a cold engine. As
engine warms up, gradually rotate the choke to the
OFF position.
Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Primer
Press the primer to additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for improved cold
weather starting.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine.
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch (if so equipped)
Insert the safety ignition key for engine to start and
run. To stop the engine, remove the key.
ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)
Used to STOP the engine. Move switch to OFF
position to stop engine. Place switch in ON
position for engine to start and run.
Ignition Switch (12V start) (if so equipped)
The ignition switch is operated by a removable key
which has 3 positions of STOP, RUN and START.
Electric Starter & Start Button (if so equipped)
The electric starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the key is turned (12V DC)
or start button (120V or 230V AC) is pushed.
To start the machine, connect the electric starter
to an electric power source with an approved
extension cord and press the start button.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord
before using the machine. If the cord is
damaged, do not operate the machine.
Replace or repair the damaged cord
immediately.
Connect extension cord to the electric
starter plug-in first and then to a power
outlet; disconnect the extension cord from
the power outlet first and then from the
machine.
To prevent damaging the electric starter,
do not run it more than 5 continuous
seconds each time you try to start. Wait 10
seconds between each attempt.
Track Lock Lever (if so equipped)
The track lock lever is used to select the position
of the auger housing and the method of track
operation. Move the lever to the right then forward
or backward to one of the three positions.
Transport – Raises the front end of the snow
blower for easy transport. Using proper caution,
this position may also be used on many gravel
driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel
undisturbed.
Transport
Normal
Deep cutting