Use and Care Manual

14
30SB, 36SB, 45SB
Rev Nov2014
Snow BEAST
Starng the Engine
DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead
to death. Do not operate the engine in a conned
space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
Starng the Engine Using the Recoil Start
NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and leave
a gap for expansion and ll the engine with SAE5-W30
motor oil (1.2—1.5 quarts) before starng your snow
blower. Check engine oil before each use.
1. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order
for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow blower is not in use.
2. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to three
mes depending on the temperature. Note: Do not
press the primer bulb more than 5 mes. Fuel may
leak from the carburetor with over priming.
3. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE 1 posion
(choke more in colder temperatures).
4. Pull the recoil to start the engine.
5. Aer the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up
one level at a me as the engine warms up unl it is
at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”
Before aempng to use your snow blower, make sure you
are familiar with all of the components and have read the
manual.
DANGER
Starng the Engine using the
Electric Start
1. Use a safe, non damaged
power cord to plug into the electric start outlet.
2. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order
for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow blower is not in use.
3. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to three
mes depending on the temperature. Note: Do not
press the primer bulb more than 5 mes. Fuel may
leak from the carburetor with over priming.
4. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE posion
(choke more in colder temperatures).
5. Press the electric start buon. Note: Do not engage
starter more than 10 seconds each me.
6. Aer the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up
one level at a me as the engine warms up unl it is
at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”
7. Unplug the extension cord before operang the
Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the
snow blower. Look for items such as stones, scks ,
wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the snow
blower, these and other objects may become
projecles that could lead to serious injury or death.
Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safe
distance.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING! The electric starter is designed to
operate on 120 volt AC household current. Use only a
UL-listed, 16 gauge extension cord for outdoor use that is
no longer than 50 feet (15 meters).
To prevent damaging the electric
starter wait 20 seconds between
every electric start aempt and
never use electric start in the rain.
Do NOT over-prime the engine. Pressing the
primer bulb more than 3x could result in ooding
the carburetor making the engine hard to start or
cause fuel to leak from the carburetor inlet.
Safety Key
Choke
Primer
Do NOT
Over-Prime