SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: If your home electrical
system is grounded, but a three-hole
receptacle is not available, do not use your
snow thrower’s electric starter.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows:
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
•
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.
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
•
WARNING: 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.
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
•
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.
•
A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening
to protect the tank during manufacturing. Remove
and discard. Use the threaded fuel tank cap to
close after fill-up.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
•
•
Push starter button to start engine.
Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
Starting The Engine
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug.
•
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
unplugging the opposite end from the snow
thrower.
•
•
Make certain the auger and drive controls are in the
disengaged (up) position.
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot and snap in place. Do not
attempt to turn the key.
•
Recoil Starter
•
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch.
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
Electric Starter (on models so quipped)
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
•
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
•
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.
CAUTION: If your home’s wiring system
is not a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under any
conditions.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
WARNING: The optional electric starter is
equipped with a grounded three-wire power
cord and plug, and 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
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
•
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.
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
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