Figure 24
1. Screw and lock washer
2. Spark-plug wire
3. Bolt
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that
the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch (Fig. 20).
3. Pull the choke knob off (Fig. 20).
4. Remove the fasteners that secure the carburetor heater
box (Fig. 24).
Note: Install these fasteners in their holes for safe
keeping.
5. Lift the carburetor heater box up and away from the
engine.
6. Disconnect the green ground wire clip under the throttle
(Fig. 25).
Figure 25
1. Green ground wire clip
7. Install the choke knob.
8. Insert the ignition key.
9. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Important
Use the carburetor heater box as a reference
for the choke and throttle positions.
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4. Carburetor heater box
5. Screws
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Installing the Carburetor
Heater Box
To install the carburetor heater box, reverse steps 1 through
9 of Removing the Carburetor Heater Box on page 16.
Remove the fasteners from their holes before installing the
carburetor heater box.
Starting the Engine
Important
Ensure that there are no obstructions in the
auger/impeller and the discharge chute before you operate
the snowthrower. Use a stick, not your hand, to remove an
obstruction from the auger/impeller or the discharge chute.
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and the
traction control lever (Fig. 19).
4. Open the fuel shutoff valve below the fuel tank
(Fig. 21).
5. Rotate the choke (Fig. 20) to the On position.
6. Insert the ignition key (Fig. 20).
Important
Do not use the primer if the engine has been
running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the
engine and prevent it from starting.
7. Cover the hole in the center of the primer (Fig. 20) with
your thumb and push in the primer three times, pausing
a moment between pushes.
8. For the recoil starter:
A. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 22) and pull it
out slowly until positive engagement results; then
pull the handle vigorously to start the engine.
B. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the
rope slowly.
For the electric starter:
A. Connect the power cord to the snowthrower
(Fig. 23) and to a standard household power outlet.
Caution
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power
outlet, someone can inadvertently start the
snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you do are not
starting the snowthrower.
B. Push the starter button.