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When disconnecting the power cord, always
unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Make sure that the auger drive and the traction
drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED
position.
Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into
place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a
safe place.
Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
Connect the power cord to the switch box on the
engine.
Ptug the other end of the power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
WARNING: Do not use primer while
starting the engine with an electric starter.
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
about 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.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle
first and then from the switch box on the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power
until it reaches operating temperature.
Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
If restarting a wa_ engine after a shut down,
rotate choke to OFE instead of FULL and press
the starter button.
B. Recoil Starter
Make sure that the engine has sufficient oit and the
auger drive and the traction drive levers are released.
• Move throttle control to FAST position.
• Push key into the ignition slot so that itsnaps
intoplace. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag
and keep the second key in asafe place.
• Rotate choke contro! to FULL choke position.
• Push the primer button while covering the vent
hole. Remove your finger from the primer between
primes. Do not prime if temperature is above
50° F; prime two times between 50o Fand 15° F;
and pdme four times below 15° F.
• Pull the 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 to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If the engine falters, return to FULL
choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position.
• Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop fufl power
until it reaches operating temperature.
• Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
If restarting a warm engine after a temporary
shut down, rotate choke toOFF instead of FULL
and do notprime. Press the starter button.
Frozen Recoil Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
o Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
• Release the starter handle and let itsnap back
against the starter.
• Ifthe engine still fails to start, repeat the first two
steps. If continued attempts do not free starter,
follow the electric starter procedures to start.
• Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the
engine controls.
Snow
Thrower
Electric
Starter
Recoil
!Starter
Spark
Plug
wire
Connect
Connect
_ Starting Instructions at a glance
Drive
Levers
Release
Release
Throttle Ignition
control Key
Moveto Pushto
FAST snap in
Move to Pushto
FAST snap in
Choke Power
Cord
Moveto Connect
FULL to source
Move to
FULL
Primer
iPrime
Starter
Push
button
Pull
handle
After starting
t. Release button
2. Move Choketo Off
3. Disconnectcord
1.Release handle
2. Move Choketo Off.
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