Yard Machines E6C0F - Manual (Page 8)

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THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu-
lates the speed of the engine. See Figure 10.
BEFORE STARTING
WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels
on the snow thrower prior to use. See
Figure 2.
Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however,
you must check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank with engine running or
while engine is hot. Do not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make cer-
tain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
2. Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the
OPEN (vertical) position.
3. Make certain the auger and traction controls are
in the disengaged (released) position.
4. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into
place. Do not turn key.
See Figure 12.
Note: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do
not turn ignition key.
Recoil Starter:
5. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
6. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
7. Push primer button three or four times for cold
engine start.
8. If engine is warm, push primer button once only.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button
when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary
for first start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahr-
enheit.
9. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind
slowly.
10. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keep-
ing a firm hold on the starter handle.
11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts.
12. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position.
If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then
slowly move to OFF position.
Figure 12
Electric Starter: (If Equipped)
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must
be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock
which may cause injury to the operator.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot
Switch
Spark
Starter Button
Rope Starter
Handle
Ignition
Key
Choke Primer
Throttle
Control
(If Equipped)
Plug
Box