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Make certain both the auger control and drive control are 

1. 

in the disengaged (released) position.
Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. 

2. 

Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted 

into ignition switch. 

Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded 

system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain. 

The optional electric starter is 

equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord 

and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC 

household current. It must be used with a properly 

grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to 

avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all 

instructions carefully prior to operating the electric 

starter. 

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as 

follows:

Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the 

1. 

engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord 

into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-

ventilated area. 
Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold 

2. 

engine start). 
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in 

the OFF position instead of FULL.
Push the primer two to four times for cold engine start, 

3. 

making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer 

when pushing. 
NOTE: Do NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a 

short shutdown.
Push starter button to start engine.

4. 

NOTE: Do NOT Do NOT hold the button down for longer 

than seven (7) seconds at a time. Doing so may damage 

your engine’s electric starter.
Once the engine starts, release starter button.

4. 

As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the 

5. 

OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke 

control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position 

again.

When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the 

6. 

end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the 

opposite end from the snow thrower.

Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine 

1. 

start). 
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in 

the OFF position instead of FULL.
Push the primer two times for cold engine start, making 

2. 

sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when 

pushing. 
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a 

short shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the 

temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. 

3. 

At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the 

rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release 

4. 

the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on 

the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the 

5. 

OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke 

control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the 

OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after 

starting. The engine will not develop full power until it 

reaches operating temperatures.

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any 

moisture on the engine.

Move the Stop Switch into the STOP position.

1. 

Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.

2. 

Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the 

3. 

engine as well as the area in and around the drive control 

and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls 

several times.