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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
6.
7.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into
the OFF position again.
When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug
the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug-
ging the opposite end from the snow thrower.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
Starting The Engine
1.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
2.
3.
Make certain both the auger control and drive control
are in the disengaged (released) position.
NOTE:in the OFFIf thepositionengineinsteadis alreadyof FULL.warm, place choke control
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not attempt to turn the key.
2.
Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of
the primer when pushing.
NOTE:insertedTheintoengineignitioncannotswitch.start unless the key is
NOTE:a short shutdown.DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after
Electric Starter
1.
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
WARNING
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and
warnings on the machine
and in this manual before
operating.
WARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a grounded
three-wire power cord and plug, and
3.
4.
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope
out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to
pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a
firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly
recoil.
is designed to operate 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.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot
or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of
ignition.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to the FULL position and then
slowly into the OFF position again.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed
as follows:
1.
2.
Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on
the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension
cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet
in a well-ventilated area.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperatures.
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a
cold engine start).
If your home’s wiring
Stopping The Engine
system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not
use this electric starter
under any conditions.
NOTE:control inIf thethe engineOFF positionis alreadyinsteadwarm,of FULL.place choke
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry
off any moisture on the engine.
3.
Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of
the primer when pushing.
1. Move throttle control to STOP position.
2.
3.
Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
If your home electrical
system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle
is not available, do not
use your snow thrower’s
electric starter.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the
engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
4.
5.
Push starter button to start engine.
Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
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