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Storegasolineinaclean,approvedcontainer,and
keepthecapinplaceonthecontainer.
• Make sure that the container from which you pour
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other
foreign particles.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline. See figure 17.
• At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the
snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or
longer. See Storage instructions in this manual.
OIL
Gasoline
FIGURE 17
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or
methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage 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. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE Instructions for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
(ELECTRIC STARTER)
Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The snow
thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. elec-
tric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug, and
is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household
current. Follow all instructions carefully.
COLD START
NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine
off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the "Final
Adjustments" section of the Assembly Instructions.
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WARNING: The electric starter must be prop-
erly grounded at all times to avoid the possi-
bility of electric shock which may be injurious
to the operator.
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
• If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: If your house wiring system is not
a three-wire grounded system, do not use this
electric starter under any conditions.
• When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other
end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
• 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.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
• Push the primer button while covering the vent
hole as follows: (Remove finger from primer button
between primes.)
Do not prime if temperature is above 50o E
Prime two times iftemperature is between 50° F
and 15° E
Prime four times if temperature is below 15° E
• Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a
time. This electric starter isthermally protected. If
overheated, it will stop automatically and can be
restarted only when it has cooled to a safe tempera-
ture (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.
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