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ARNING: Gasoline is flam-
mable. Always use caution
when handling or storing
gasoline.
•
Turn engine off and let engine
cool at least two minutes before
removing the gas cap.
•
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot,
or when snow thrower is in an en-
closed area.
•
Keep away from open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
•
Never fill the tank completely.
Fill
the tank to approximately
1-1/2"
below the top of the tank opening
to provide space for expansion of
fuel.
•
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
•
Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine.
•
Store gasoline in a clean, ap-
proved container and keep the
cap in place on the container.
HOW TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not
move the choke control to CHOKE
position. Backfire or engine damage
can occur.
1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
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Figure 10
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Be sure that the engine oil is at FULL
mark on dipstick. The snow thrower
engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C.
F-0510100
12
electric
starter
and recoil starter.
Be-
fore starting
the engine,
be certain
that
you have read the following
information.
If engine
floods,
set the choke to the
OPEN/RUN
position
and crank until the
engine
starts.
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ARNING: Rapid retraction
of the starter cord (kick-
back) will pull your hand or
arm toward the engine faster than
you can let go of the starter cord.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or
sprains could result.
•
When starting the engine, slow-
ly pull the starter cord until re-
sistance is felt. Then, rapidly
pull the starter cord.
•
Before starting the engine, re-
move all external equipment/en-
gine loads.
•
Make sure components;
such as
impellors, pulleys or sprockets,
are securely attached.