Craftsman 536.886141 - Manual (Page 13)

COLD START
« Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
® Move the throttle control to ^ (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9 for loca­
tion.
» 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.
e Rotate the choke knob clockwise to }-(
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 between primes).
One time if temperature is above
50“ F.
Two times If temperature is 50“F to
15“F
Four times if temperature is below 15“F.
“ Pull 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 sev­
eral 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 the primer button. If the engine fails to
start, follow the Cold Start instructions
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 previous steps until the starter en­
gages. Then continue with the directions for
cold start.
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, pull 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.
CAUTION: Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains CARBON MON­
OXIDE. AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY
GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts on en­
gine and snow thrower.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid
these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young teenagers
to operate or be near snow thrower while it
is operating.
A CAUTION: Do no attempt to remove
any item that may become lodged in
auger without taking the following precau­
tions:
® Release auger drive and traction drive
fevers.
» Move throttle lever to stop position.
® Remove (DO NOT TURN) ignition key.
» Disconnect spark plug wire.
» Do not place your hands in the auger or
discharge chute. Use a pry bar.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
» For maximum snow thrower efficiency in
removing snow, adjust ground speed,
NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep,
freezing, or wet snow. If the wheels slip,
reduce forward speed. The engine is de­
signed to deliver maximum performance
at full throttle and should be run at this
power setting at ail times. Most efficient
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