SECTION 7: OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels
on the snow thrower prior to use. See
Figure 2.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS IN-
SERTED
INTO
IGNITION
SLOT
COVER. DO NOT TURN IGNI-
TION KEY.
IN
CARBURETOR
Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however,
you must check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
Electric Starter: (If Equipped)
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to operate on
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
120
volt AC household current. It must
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
Read instructions carefully.
be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock
which may be injurious to the operator.
Follow all instructions carefully. If the
house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this
electric starter under any conditions.
WARNING: Never
fill
fuel
tank
indoors, with engine running or while
engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
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.
NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
Final
Adjustments
section
of
SECTION
5:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make
certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug
wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 23.
When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other
end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
2.
Make certain the fuel cutoff valve is in the OPEN
(vertical) position. See Figure 19.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle
first.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
1.
2.
3.
Make certain the auger control and traction
control clutch grips are in the disengaged
(released) position.
Rubber Boot
Figure 23
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 20. Be
certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
3.
4.
Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers
are in the disengaged (released) position.
Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
NOTE: Do not prime engine.
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See Figure 20. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
4.
Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
Plug the other end of power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.
5.
Push starter button on top of the engine to crank
engine. As you crank the engine, move choke
knob to FULL choke position.
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