Frozen Recoil Starter - Craftsman SEARS 536.88502 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
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CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-
DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX-
HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON-
OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS°
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS
ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND
NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° F. AVOID
THESE AREAS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN-
AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW
THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
TO STOP ENGINE
e To stop engine, move the throttle controt lever to
STOP position and remove key. Keep the key in a
safe place. The engine witl not start without the keyr
TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting
the engine, be certain that you have read the following
information:
COLD START (See Fig. 16)
e Be sure the auger drive and the traction drive levers
are in the disengaged RELEASED position
® Move the throttle control up to FAST position.
• Push the key into the ignition slot Be sure it snaps
into place. Do not turn key. Remove ptastic bag and
• extra key.
® Rotate choke control to FULL choke position
Press the primer button two or three times, while
keeping your finger over the vent hole o n the primer
button. Additional priming may be necessary for the
first start if the temperature is below 15° F
e Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the
handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly
while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle..
As the engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF posi-
tion. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then
slowly move to OFF choke position
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CHOKE
CONTROL
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IGNITION
KEY
THROTTLE CONTROL
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FIG.16
STARTER
HANDLE
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine wil! not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature.
= Run the engine at or near the top speed 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
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
o Release the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter..
tf the engine still fails to start, repeat If continued at-
tempts do not free starter, follow the electric cold start
procedures to start.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and
engine controls, proceed as fotlows after each snow
removal job.
e, With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard
with a co ntinuous full arm stroke three or four times..
Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter
o With the engine not running, wipe all snow and
moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control
levers.. Also move throttle control, choke control,
and starter handle several times and leave in off
position.. Leave choke in Full position
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