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_ ARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
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 1/4"-1/2" from the
top to provide space for expansion
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, approved
container and keep the cap in place
on the container.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
.
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, move the ignition
key to the stop position.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
The engine is equipped with a 120 volt
AC electric starter and also a recoil
starter. Before starting the engine,
make certain that you have read the fol-
lowing information.
F-001128M 11
,_ WARNING: The starter is
equipped with a three-wire
power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 volt
A.C. household current. The power
cord must be properly grounded at
all times to avoid the possibility of
electrical shock which can injure
the operator. Carefully follow all in-
structions in the "How To Start The
Engine" section. Make sure that
your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. If you are not
sure, ask a licensed electrician. If
your house wire system is not a
three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under
any conditions. If your system is
grounded but a three-hole
grounded receptacle is not avail-
able to start the engine, have a
three-hole grounded receptacle
installed by a licensed electrician.
To connect a 120 volt A.C. power
cord, always connect the power
cord to the switch box on the en-
gine first. Then, plug the other end
into the three-hole grounded recep-
tacle. When disconnecting the
power cord, always unplug the end
from the three-hole grounded re-
ceptacle first.
HOW TO START A COLD ENGINE
1. Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean
fuel mixture. See "How To Mix The
Fuel Mixture".
2. Move the choke control to FULL
position.
3. Make sure the auger drive lever is
in the disengaged (released) posi-
tion.
4. Insert the ignition key and turn to
the ON position.
5. Move the choke control to the full
choke position.
6. (Electric Start) Connect the power
cord to the switch box located on
the engine.
7. (Electric Start) Plug the other end
of the power cord into a three-hole,
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