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OPE ATIO
FILL GAS:
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline. Be sure that the container you
pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be
stale from long periods of storage in the container.
NOTE: SAE. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where temperature is consis-
tentty 20° F or lower.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or those using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in storage
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start the
engine and let it run untilt he fuel lines and carbureto r are
empty. Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber (Fig. 41, page 25) Use
fresh fuel next season. (See Storage instruclions on
page 25 for additional information)
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
_ AUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
HANDLING OR STORING IT,,
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW
THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN 1T 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. FILL
THE TANKTOWlTHIN 1/4".- t12" FROMTHETOP
TO PROVIDE SPACE FO R EXPANSION OF FUEL.
ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND
USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL-
INGo
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.
TO........STOP ENGINE .......................................
• To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to
STOP position and remove key Keep the key in a
safe place. The engine will not start without the key
CARBURETOR
The factory settings for the carburetor are for most
conditions. If the engine is operated under the following
conditions, you can adjust carburetor mixture See "How
To Adjust The Carburetor"(See Service and Adjustments,
page 24)_,
® The engine has a loss o{ power or does not run
smooth.
® The engine's operated above 4,000 feet
TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil The snow
thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C electric
starter and" recoil starter Before starting the engine, be
certain that you have read the following information:
COLD START (See Fig. 14)
o Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are
in the disengaged RELEASED position.
o Move the throttle control to RUN position
® Removethe keys fromthe plastic 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..
e Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position
o Connect the power cord to the switch box on the
engine
o Plug the other end of the power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C receptacle
o Push the primer button while covering the vent hole
as follows: (Remove finger from primer button be-
tween primes)
Do not prime il temperature is above 50°F
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
o Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at
a time This electric starter is thermally protected If
overheated it will stop automatically and can
be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of aboul 5 to 10 minutes is
required).
® When the engine starts, release the starter button
and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position If the
engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
e Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle lirst
and then from switch box on engine
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 lull throttle RUN when throwing
snow
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