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Start the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to obey these safety instructions can cause a fire or
explosion which could result in serve burns or death.
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are installed correctly.
• Do not crank the engine without the spark plug.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their
vapors are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Read Start the
Engine instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN
position, move the throttle to FAST position, and crank
the engine until it starts.
1. Make sure the auger control (J, Figure 6) and traction
control (K) are disengaged.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A) (if equipped) to the OPEN
position.
3. Move the throttle control lever (B) (if equipped) to the
FAST position.
4. Turn the ignition key (C) to the ON position or push in the
Push/Pull key.
5. Turn the choke control (D) to the CLOSED position.
Note: The choke and primer are usually not needed to start a
warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (E) two times.
7. On rewind start models, hold the starter cord handle (F)
tightly. Pull the handle slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
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8. On electric start models, connect an extension cord, if
included, to the starter box (H, Figure 7), and then to the
wall receptacle. Push the starter box button (I). After the
engine starts, disconnect the extension cord from the wall
receptacle and then from the starter box.
WARNING
Damaged or non-grounded power cords could cause
electric shock. Electric shock could cause severe burns or
death.
• Use only a three-conductor power cord that is
correctly grounded to the power source.
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