Controls & Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
7. Disconnect power cord from household receptacle
and then from starter switch on snowthrower. Store
cord in a dry, convenient place.
NOTE: The snowthrower engine is designed to operate
at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snowthrower if
air temperature is 40° For warmer since engine may
vapor lock and stop running after a short time. Engine
will be difficult to start in warm weather.
8.
To stop engine, turn engine key to the OFF position.
Manual (Recoil) Starting Steps
1.
2.
3.
4.
Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON
position.
WARNING
If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the ON
position. (Do not choke a warm engine).
Electric start precautions:
Push the primer button two times if engine is cold.
(Do not prime a warm engine.)
•
Use only with a grounded, polarized 120V AC
outlet. Do not modify the plug to fit into any
other type of outlet.
Grasp starter rope handle and slowly pull out rope
until resistance is felt. Allow rope to rewind slowly,
then pull rope out rapidly to start engine. Let rope
return slowly to starter.
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•
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.
DO NOT use a damaged cord.
Be sure there is no moisture present on the
cord ends or receptacles when connecting to
an outlet or to the unit.
NOTE: If engine does not start after three pulls, push
primer bulb once and again pull starter rope.
5.
After engine starts and gradually warms up, move
choke lever to the OFF position. Be prepared to
move choke lever to the ON position if engine falters
during warm up.
Electric Starting Steps
NOTE: The electric starter is designed to operate on
6. Allow engine to warm up before beginning
snowthrower operations. The engine will operate at
full throttle when thoroughly warmed up.
120V
AC household current, using power cord supplied
with electric start snowthrower. When using power cord,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot of receptacle.
7.
To stop engine, turn engine key to the OFF position.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON
position.
If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the ON
position. (Do not choke a warm engine).
DANGER
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.
Push the primer button two times if engine is cold.
(Do not prime a warm engine.)
Plug power cord for starter into receptacle on starter
switch, then plug other end into a 120 Volt AC house-
hold receptacle. DO NOT use an extension cord with
the electric start power cord supplied.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
5.
Push starter button to crank engine. DO NOT crank
engine for more than a total of 15 seconds without
allowing electric starter to cool for 10 minutes before
additional cranking is attempted. Electric starter can
be severely damaged if recommended starter operat-
ing limitations are not observed.
1.
2.
3.
Release the auger control.
Turn engine key to the OFF position.
Remove the key from the switch if you are leaving the
operating position or will be making adjustments or
repairs. (NOTE: Allow the unit to cool before storing
or making any adjustments or repairs.)
NOTE: Do not push primer button while engine is
being cranked.
NOTE: If you will be storing the unit for the season, see
the STORAGE section for instructions on properly
preparing the unit for long-term storage.
6.
Release starter button when engine starts and gradu-
ally move choke lever to the OFF position.
NOTE: Always disconnect power cord from house-
hold receptacle first, then unplug from starter switch.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Language | English |
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