Craftsman 536.888400 - Manual (Page 13)

• Push down on the starter button until the
engine starts. Do not crank for more than
10 seconds at a time. This electric starter
is thermally protected. If overheated it will
stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required).
• When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to
“1/2 choke" position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to “No
Choke" Position.
• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch
box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev­
eral minutes before blowing snow in tem­
peratures below O^F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ^ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to ® (STOP) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT turn key.
TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be
certain that you have read the following in­
formation:
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to ^ (FAST) po­
sition. See figure on page 9 for location.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. in­
sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure
it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe place.
• Rotate the choke knob to H choke On
position. See figure on page 9.
• Push the primer button, see figure on page
9, while covering the vent hole as follows:
(Remove finger from primer button be­
tween primes).
Do not prime if temperature is above
50“F.
Two times if temperature is 50®F to
15“F.
Four times if temperature is below
15»F.
• Puil the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back, but al­
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to “1/2 choke" position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke lever
to "No Choke" Position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0®F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ^ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at
(OFF) and do
not push №e primer button. If the engine
fails to start, follow the Cold Start instmc-
tions above.
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter Is frozen and will not turn
engine:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as
possible.
• Release the starter handle and let it snap
back against the starter.
if the starter still fails to turn engine, repeat
the two prevrious steps until the starter en­
gages. Then continue with the directions for
cold start.
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To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil
starter and engine controls, proceed as fol­
lows after each snow removal job,
• With the engine running, pul) the starter
rope hard with a continuous full arm
stroke three or four times. Pulling of
starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound. This is not harmful to the engine
or starter.
• With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in area of control levers. Also move
throttle control, choke control, and starter
handle several times.
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