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Starting the Engine
1. Push key (1) in.
2. Move choke lever (2) to left position.
3. Firmly push in the primer (3) 2 times with your thumb, holding
the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time.
NOTE:
Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that
air cannot escape from the primer hole.
IMPORTANT:
It may not be necessary to use the primer or the
choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive
priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting.
4. Pull the recoil starter (5) or if your snow thrower is equipped
with an electric starter, connect an extension cord to the snow
thrower and plug the other end into a three-hole grounded
220 volt A.C. receptacle (4) and push the electric-start button.
NOTE:
Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor use
that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).
The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a
shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it
into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it
to start the snowthrower. Replace or repair the damaged
cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for assistance.
IMPORTANT:
Run the electric starter no more than 10 times
at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. Running the
electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it. If the
engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least
40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start
it again. If the engine does not start after the second series of
attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer
for service.
NOTE:
If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance, the
starter may be frozen. Thaw out the starter before attempting to
start the snowthrower.
5. While the engine is running, move the choke lever (2) slowly
to the right position.
6. Unplug the extension cord from the power source and the
snowthrower.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting
the snowthrower.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, pull key (1) out.
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