Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Primer
Choke
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. See Figure 9.
Switch
Box
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 9.
Electric
Ignition
Key
Starter
Button
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Throttle
Control
Figure 9
SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURSNOWTHROWER
Before Starting
all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which
may cause injury to the operator. Follow all instructions
carefully. 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 not a
three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric
starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded
and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
your starter will normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
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The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety
purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire
to spark plug before starting.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
When connecting the power cord, always connect the
cord to the starter on the engine first, then plug the
other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
IMPORTANT: Although your snow thrower comes
shipped with oil already in the engine, you MUST check
the engine oil level as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit BEFORE starting the
engine for the first time. Read instructions carefully.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the
end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.
To Start Engine
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: If the unit shows any sign of motion
(traction drive or augers) with the controls disengaged,
shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed
under Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
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Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open
(vertical) position.
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Make certain that both the auger control and the
traction control are in the disengaged position.
Move the throttle control up to the FAST position.
Insert the ignition key into the slot. See Figure 9. Be
certain it snaps into place. Do not turn the key.
Rotate the choke knob to the FULL choke position
(cold engine start). If the engine is warm, place the
choke in the OFF position.
Electric Starter
WARNING:
The electric starter is
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equipped with a three-wire power cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. It must be properly grounded at
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