Tecumseh snow king oh358sa Manuel D’Utilisation

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If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric 
Starters" instructions on page 10. 

DO NOT pull starter rope with 
engine running. Doing so may VOID 

YOUR WARRANTY.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is 

outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-

turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on. 
See Figure 25.

3. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. 

 

See Figures 26 and 27.

4. Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see 

equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24 
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions 
below.

5. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time 

you press it. See Figure 28.

• Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.
• Repeat twice for a total of three primes. 

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move 
engine speed control to “FAST” position and move choke 
control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 24, 26 and 27 
starting on page 12. Afterward, continue reading 
instructions below.

6. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or 

clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s 
instructions).