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WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
if your home's
wiring system is not a
three-wire grounded
system, do not use
this electric starter
under any conditions.
if your home
electrical system
is grounded, but a
three-hole receptacle
is not available, do
not use your snow
thrower's electric
starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Servicethe enginewith gasolineandoil as instructedin
theTecurnsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywith
yoursnowthrower.Readinstructionscarefully.
StartingThe Engine
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertain the
metalloopon the end of the sparkplug wire (inside
the rubberboot)is fastenedsecurelyoverthe metal
tip on the spark plug.
2. Makecertainboththe augercontroland drivecontrol
arein thedisengaged(released)position.
3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert
ignitionkeyinto slot. Makesureit snapsintoplace.
Do notattemptto turn the key.
NOTE:The enginecannotstart unlessthe key is
insertedintoignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wire
groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianif you are
notcertain.
_ ARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to op-
erate on 120 volt AC household
current, it must be used with a
properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructions carefully
prior to operating the electric
starter.
If youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed
as follows:
1. Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedon the
engine'ssurface.Plugthe otherend of extensioncord
intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina
well-ventilatedarea.
2. Rotatechokecontrol to FULLchokeposition(for a
coldenginestart).
6. Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol
to the OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbackto FULLandthen slowlyinto
theOFFpositionagain.
7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord, always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingthe oppositeend from the snowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold
enginestart).
NOTE:If the engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol
inthe OFF positioninsteadof FULL.
2. Pushthe primertwo or threetimesfor coldengine
start,makingsureto coverventholeinthe centerof
theprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DO NOTuse primerto restarta warm engine
aftera short shutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmay be necessaryif the
temperatureis below150Fahrenheit.
3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleand slowlypullthe
ropeout.At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharder
to pull the rope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.
4. Pullthe starterhandlewith a firm, rapidstroke.Do not
releasethe handleand allowit to snapback.Keepa
firmholdon the starterhandleandallowit to slowly
recoil.
.
Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol
to the OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbackto the FULLpositionand then
slowlyintothe OFFpositionagain.
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warmup fora few minutes
afterstarting.The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntil
it reachesoperatingtemperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdry
offany moistureon the engine.
• Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas
follows:
NOTE: If the engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol
inthe OFFpositioninsteadof FULL.
3. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor coldengine
start,makingsureto coverventholein thecenterof
the primerwhenpushing.
NOTE: DONOTuseprimerto restarta warm engine
aftera short shutdown.
4. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.
5. Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton.
Electric Starter
1. Connectextensioncord to the electricstarteroutlet
onthe engine,then to 120voltAC outlet.
2. Withthe engine running,pushthe starterbuttonand
allowthe starterfor spin for severalseconds.The
noisemadebythe starteris normal.The engine's
starteris not beingharmed.
3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord, always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingthe oppositeend from the snowthrower.
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