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Start the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause
a fire or explosion which could result in serve burns or
death.
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are installed correctly.
• Do not crank the engine without the spark plug.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their
vapors are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine
starting instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST
position, and crank until engine starts.
1. Make sure that the auger does rotate.
2. Turn the ignition key (A, Figure6) to the ON position, or
push in the PUSH/PULL key.
3. Turn the choke control(B) to the CLOSED position.
Note:The choke and primer are usually not needed when you
start a warm engine.
4. Push the primer button(C) two times.
5. Rewind start:Hold the starter cord handle (D) tightly.
Pull the handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
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6. Electric start:Connect an extension cord, if included
with your model, to the starter box (F, Figure7)on the
engine and then to the wall receptacle. Push the starter
box button (G). After the engine starts, disconnect the
extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the
starter box.
WARNING
Damaged or non-grounded power cords could cause
electric shock. Electric shock could cause severe burns or
death.
• Use only a three-conductor power cord correctly
grounded to the power source.
• If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short start
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
start attempts.
If the engine does not start after multiple attempts,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Let the engine to warm for several minutes. Gradually
move the choke control to the OPEN position.
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