Use and Care Manual

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Starting the Engine
1. Push key in (Figure 9).
2. Move choke lever to left position (Figure 10).
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in a for a second before releasing
it each time (Figure 11).
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 (Figure 13) or if your snow thrower
is equipped with an electric starter, connect an exten-
sion cord to the snow thrower and plug the other end
into a three-hole grounded 110 volt A.C. receptacle
and push the electric-start button (Figure 12).
NOTE: Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor
use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).
1. Primer
Figure 11
1
Figure 9
1. Key
1
Figure 12
1. Electric start button
1
1. Choke lever
Figure 10
1