Snapper 1428 Operator's Manual page 18

Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains
could result. When starting engine,
pull
the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death. When starting the engine, ensure
that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place and secured. Do not crank engine
with spark plug removed, if engine floods, set
choke (if equipped) to open/run position.
A CAUTION
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
with oil. Before you start the engine, make sure
you check oil according to the instructions in the
Engine Owner's Manual.
,
Check the oil level. See "How To Check/Add Oil"
section in Engine Owner's Manual.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged. See the equipment manual for location
and operation of these controls.
3. Push the stop switch (A, Figure 18), if equipped, to
the ON position.
Or move the throttle control lever (A, Figure 19), if
equipped, to the FAST position. Operate the engine
with the throttle control lever in the FAST position.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odor-
less, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
When starting the engine, start and run engine
outdoors. Do not run the engine indoors except
for starting the engine or for transporting the
snowthrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or elec-
tric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
• Use a 3-wire extension cord.
First attach extension cord to electric starter
connector and then into a wall receptacle. If
additional extension cord is required, use a 3-
wire.
if the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Figure 18. Engine Start/Stop
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B, Figure 19), if
equipped, to the ON position.
5. Push in the safety key (C).
6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the choke posi-
tion.
NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
7. Push the primer button (E) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle
(F). Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three
attempts, see the "Troubleshooting" section in the
Engine Owner's Manual.
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