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_ ARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
• Turn engine off and let engine
cool at least two minutes before
removing the gas cap.
• Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot,
or when snow thrower is in an en-
closed area.
• Keep away from open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
• Never fill the tank completely. Fill
the tank to within 1-1/2" from the
top to provide space for expan-
sion of fuel.
• Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
• Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine.
• Store gasoline in a clean, ap-
proved container and keep the
cap in place on the container.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Before you service or start the en-
gine, familiarize yourself with the
snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and location of all
controls.
2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
3. Before starting the engine, make
sure all controls operate correctly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, push the stop
switch to the OFF position.
CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not
move the choke control to CHOKE
position. Backfire or engine damage
can occur.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
(RECOIL STARTER)
Make sure that the engine oil is at FULL
mark on dipstick. The engine is
equipped with a recoil starter. Before
starting the engine, make certain that
you have read the following information.
If engine floods, set the choke to the
OPEN/RUN position and crank until the
engine starts.
_b ARNING: Rapid retraction
of the starter cord (kick-
back) will pull your hand or
arm toward the engine faster than
you can let go of the starter cord.
• When starting the engine, slow-
ly pull the starter cord until re-
sistance is felt. Then, rapidly
pull the starter cord.
• Make sure components; such as
impellors, pulleys or sprockets,
are securely attached.
How To Start A Cold Engine
1. Push the stop switch to the ON
position (see Figure 3).
2. When starting the engine, do not
engage the auger drive lever.
3. Move the choke control to the FULL
choke position.
4. Push the primer button two times.
Remove finger from primer button
between primes.
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