Frozen Starter; To Remove Snow From Auger; How To Start A Warm Engine - Craftsman 536.881750 Operator's Manual

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between starts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
9. (Recoil Start) Slowly pull the recoil
etarter handle until resistance is
felt and then pull repidly to start the
engine. Do not allow the recoil
starter handle to snap back. Slowly
return the recoil etarter handle,
10. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6
tries, See Difficult Starting in the
"Troubleshooting Table".
11. Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes. As the engine
warms up, adjust the choke knob
toward the RUN position. Wait until
the engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
12. (Electric Start) First disconnect
power cord from receptacle. Then,
disconnect the power cord from the
starter motor,
13. Run engine at full throttle "FAST"
when throwing snow.
How To Start A Warm Engine
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave the choke lever in the
off position and do not push the primer
button. If the engine fails to start, follow
the Cold Start instructions.
FROZEN STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn
engine:
1. Pull as much rope out of the starter
as possible.
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter. Re-
peat until the engine starts.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of
recoil starter and engine controls, pro-
ceed as follows after each snow remov-
al job.
1. With the engine running, pull the
starter rope hard with a continuous
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.
2. With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carbu-
retor cover in area of control levers.
Also move throttle control, choke
control, and starter handle several
times.
,_ WARNING: Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poor-
ly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains CARBON MONOX-
IDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY
GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and snow thrower.
• The temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150°1=.
Avoid these areas.
• DO NOT allow children or young
teenagers to operate or be near
snow thrower while it is operating.
TO REMOVE SNOW FROM AUGER
,_ WARNING: Do not attempt
to remove snow or debris
that may become lodged in
auger with your hands. Use the
cleaning stick to remove snow or
debris.
A cleaning stick is attached to the top of
the auger housing. Use the cleaning
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stick to remove snow from the auger
housing.
• Release auger drive lever.
• Move throttle lever to stop position.
• Remove (do not turn) ignition key.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Do not place your hands in the au-
ger or discharge chute. Use the
cleaning stick to remove snow.