Operator's Manual

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2. Run the engine for five minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank.
4.
Start the engine again and run it until it stops.
5. Prime the engine, start it a third time, and run it until it
will not restart.
6. Recycle the fuel according to local codes.
Preparing the Engine
This procedure allows you to close both the intake and the
exhaust ports of the engine, preventing cylinder bore
corrosion.
1.
Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance
due to compression pressure, then stop.
2. Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the engine
from reversing due to compression pressure.
Tightening the Fasteners and
Cleaning the Snowthrower
1. Tighten screws, bolts, and locknuts if necessary .
Repair or replace damaged parts.
2. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly .
Covering and Storing the
Snowthrower
Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT : Stor e the snowthrower in its operating
position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthr ower on
its fr ont housing may cause hard starting.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline is highly flammable, explosive, and
danger ous if inhaled.
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• If gasoline contacts a flame or is inhaled,
serious personal injury an occur .
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• Never stor e the snowthrower in a house (living
ar ea) or a basement wher e ignition sour ces may
be pr esent, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers.
• Allow the engine to cool befor e storing the
snowthr ower in an enclosur e.