Operating Your Snow Thrower - Yard-Man 31AH763G401 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
_lb ARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
• The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
• Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
• Check oil and gasoline level and add if necessary.
Follow related instructions in the seperate engine
manual packed with your snow thrower.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
ToStartEngine
• Make certain the fuel cut-off valve, if so equipped,
is in OPEN position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key.
NOTE: Engine wilt not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
ElectricStarter
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WARNING:
The electric starter is equipped
with a grounded three-wire power cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. It must be used with a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle at
all times to avoid the possibility of electric
shock. Fellow all instructions carefully prior to
operating the electric starter.
• 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 home electrical system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle is net available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using
the electric starter.
• If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows.
• Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
• Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank
the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke
position.
. When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from
the snow thrower.
RecoilStarter
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
* Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start.
o If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start ff temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly,
• Pul! starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position,
ToStop Engine
• To stop engine, push the throttle control lever to the
stop position. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
To preventpossiblefreeze-up of starter:
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box
on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the
engine running, push starter button and spin the
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound
made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or
starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle
first, and then from switch box.
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