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TO START
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.
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.
A
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.
A
ARNING: The starter i8
equipped with a three-wire
power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be prop-
erly grounded at all times to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock
which may be injurious to operator.
•
Follow all instructions carefully
as set forth in the "To Start En-
gine" section.
•
Determine that your house wiring
i8 a three-wire grounded system.
Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not sure. If your house wire
system is not a three-wire system,
do not use this electric starter un-
der any conditions.
•
If your system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not avail-
able at the point your starter will
normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
•
When connecting 120 volt AC
"Power Cord", always connect the
cord to the Switch Box on the en-
gine first, then plug the other end
into the three-hole grounded re-
ceptacle. When disconnecting
"Power Cord", always unplug the
end in the three-hole grounded re-
ceptacle first.
Choke Knob
Starter
i!
Button
Safety Key
F 0410110L
Stop Switch
16
Recoil Starter
Handle
Power Cord
Receptacle
Figure 20