Warm Start; To Start Engine - Craftsman 536.88123 Instructions Manual

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Connect the power cord to the switch box
on the engine.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into
a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C.
receptacle.
• Push the primer button while covedng the
vent hole as follows: (Remove finger from
primer button between primes). See
figure on page 9 for location.
One time if temperature is above 50°F.
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
• Push down on the starter button until the
engine starts. Do not crank for more than
10 seconds at a time. This electdc starter
is thermally protected. If overheated it will
stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required).
• When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to
"1/2 choke" position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to =No
Choke" Position.
• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch
box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
• Run the engine at full throttle "_ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
TO START ENGINE
(Recoil Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be
certain that you have read the following in-
formation:
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to 4_ (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9 for loca-
tion.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In-
sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure
it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe place.
• Rotate the choke knob to H choke ON
position. See figure on page 9.
• Push the primer button, see figure on
page 9, while covering the vent hole as
follows: (Remove finger from primer but-
ton between primes).
One time if temperature is above 50°F.
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°E
• Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly.Do
not allow the handle to snap back, but al-
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm
hold on the starter handle.
• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to "1/2 choke" position. When engine
runs smoothly, move choke lever to =No
Choke" Position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in tem-
peratures below 0°F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ,_ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at (OFF) and do not
push the primer button, tf the engine fails to
start, follow the Cold Start Instructions on
page 13.
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