Use and Care Manual
Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock 
both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for 
easier turning of the unit; unlock both wheels for freewheeling.
To unlock wheel, slide it inward and insert the axle pin through the 
outer axle hole, but not through the wheel hub.
To lock wheel, slide it outward and insert the axle pin through the 
hole in the wheel hub and the outer axle hole.
The engine is equipped with 120V A.C. electric starter and a recoil 
starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power 
cord and plug and is designed to operate at the voltage shown in 
the label.
Before starting the engine, check engine oil level and 
ensure the engine is served as described in the Engine 
Manual with the snow blower.
To prevent damaging the electric GB starter, do not 
run it more than 5 continuous seconds each time you 
try to start. Wait 10 seconds between each attempt.
Do not use the electric starter if your household 
voltage different from the one shown on the electric 
starter.
1.   Insert safety ignition key into ignition slot until it clicks. Do not 
turn the key. 
2. Be sure fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN position. 
3. Move choke control to CLOSED 
 position.
4.     Push the primer 2 or 3 times. When temperature is below 15
o
F 
(-25
o
C), additional priming may be needed. When temperature 
is above 50
o
F (10
o
C), priming is not necessary.
Over  priming  may  cause  ooding,  preventing  the 
engine from starting. If you do ood the engine, wait 
a few minutes before attempting to start and do not 
push the primer.
Some snow engine are not equipped with primer as 
priming is not needed.
5. Connect the extension cord to the engine.
6.     Plug the other end of the extension cord into a three-wire 
grounded receptacle.
7. Push starter button until engine starts.
8.   When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly 
move the choke control to the OPEN 
 position.
9. Disconnect the extension cord from thereceptacle rst, then 
from the engine.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER (120V AC)
OPERATION
FREEWHEELING AND SELF-PROPELLING
Figure 14a
Figure 14b
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