Craftsman 536886811 8 HORSEPOWER 26" DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER

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TO STOP ENGINE
@ To stop engine, move the throltle control lever to
STOP position and remove key. Keep the key inasafe
place The engine will not start without the key_
NOTE: DO NOT turn key
CARBURETOR
The factory settings for the carburetor are for most
conditions ]fthe engine is operaled under the following
conditions, you can adjust carburetor mixture See "How
To Adjust The Carburetor"(See Service and Adjust-
ments, page 22)
PRIMER
BUTTON
IGNITION
CHOKE _
CONTROL
i RECOIL
STARTER
THROTTLE HANDLE
CONTROL
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FIG.14
e The engine has a loss of power or does not run
smooth
e The engine's operated above 4,000 feet
TO START ENGINE
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oit Thesnowthrower
engine isequipped with a recoil starter: Before starting the
engine, be certain that you have read the following infor-
mation:
COLD START (See Fig. 14)
@ Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are
in the disengaged RELEASED position
@ Move the throttle control to RUN position
@ Remove the keys from the ptastic bag Insert one key
into the ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place DO
NOT TURN KEY Keep the second key in a safe place
@ Rotate the choke control to FULL choke position
O Pushtheprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthevenl holeas
follows: (Remove finger from primer button between
primes),
Do not prime if temperature is above 50°F
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F
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CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
HANDLING OR STORING IT_
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW
THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN IT IS HOT, OR
WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-
TRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
FILLING THE FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILLTHE
TANK TO WITHIN 1/4" - 1/2" FROM THE TOP TO
PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.
ALWAYS FILL FUELTANK OUTDOORSAND USE
A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING.
MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED
CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON
THE CONTAINER.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F
@ Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly Do not allow the
handle to snap back, but allow itto rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle
@ As the engine warms up and begins tooperateevenly,
rotate the choke control slowly to the OFF position. If
the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly
move to the OFF position
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature
@ Run the engine at full throttle (RUN) when throwing
SnOW
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave
choke at OFF and do not push the primer button If the
engine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions
above
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
@ Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible
@ Releasethe starter handle and let itsnap back against
the starter
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