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Before Starting Engine
Engine Oil
The unit is shipped with oil in engine. For subsequent
fill-ups, refer to grade specifications on page 11. Follow
the steps below before starting engine each time.
1.
Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of
the oil fill, see Figure 6.
2.
Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
3.
If the oil level is not upto FULL, pour fresh oil slowly
through the plug. Replace dipstick and check oil
level again.
Gasoline
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WARNING:
Since gasoline is flammable,
use caution when handling or storing it. Do not
fill fuel tank while the engine is running, when it
is hot or in an enclosed area. Keep your snow
thrower away from any open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke while filling
the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Your snow thrower is
equipped with a plastic fuel tank insert for
shipping purposes. Please discard it
before filling up gasoline for the first time.
Always use clean, fresh, unleaded
grade automotive gasoline.
Avoid using alcohol blended fuels which can attract
moisture and damage fuel system if left in tank
dudng storage. See Off-Season Storage section on
page 15.
CAUTION: Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout
to prevent spilling. The gasoline container should
be clean and free of rust or other foreign particles.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to
within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space for
expansion of fuel.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
To Start Engine
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WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the snow thrower
while starting or operating. Do not operate this
snow thrower unless the discharge chute
assembly has been properly installed.
For location of engine controls, see Figure 6.
A. Electric Starter
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt
A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric
starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and
plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current.
Cold Start
1.
Determine whether your house widng is a three-
wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if
you are not certain.
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WARNING:
The electdc starter must be
propedy grounded at all times to avoid the
possibilityof electric shock to the operator. If
your house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
2.
If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
NOTE: When connecting the power cord, always
connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the
other end into a three-hole grounded 120 Volt
receptacle. When disconnecting the power cord,
always unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
3.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
4.
Make sure that the auger control bail and the drive
control bail are disengaged.
5.
Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Do not turn the key. Keep
second key in a safe place.
6.
Move the choke knob to FULL choke position.
7.
Move throttle control to the FAST position.
8.
Turn fuel valve on, if so equipped.
9.
Connect power cord to the switch box on engine.
10. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
11. Push pdmer button three times,
making sure to cover vent hole
when pushing.
12. Push down on the electric starter
button until the engine starts. Do
not crank for more than 20
seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool down before cranking again.
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WARNING:
Severe damage to electric
starter is possible if you continue to crank for
more than 20 seconds without a cool-down.
13. When the engine starts, release the starter button
and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the
engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
NOTE: When engaging the electric starter, a slight
hesitation of a few seconds may occur before the
engine starts to turn. This is normal and is not harmful
to the engine.
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