Snow Engine Manual
6
rev. 01/04/16
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (fig. 1)
Before starting the Engine, carefully note the following:
• Check engine oil level.
• Allow Engine To Warm Up for approximately 15-20 seconds before rotating Choke Knob to Run Position.
• If inconsistent engine speeds are experienced when Choke Knob is rotated to Run Position:
1. Move Choke Knob to Mid-Point Between Run and Start Positions and allow Engine to develop additional operating heat.
2. After Engine has warmed up, rotate Choke Knob to Run Position.
STARTING THE ENGINE (MANUAL START) (fig. 1)
1. Rotate Choke Knob to START position. Rotate Idle-Down Ring clockwise to “RUN” position (if equipped). Note: The engine
pictured on these pages does not have an Idle Down feature.
2. Select RUN on Run/Stop Rocker Switch or turn Rotary Key Switch to Run (see insert).
3. Rotate Fuel Control Knob to ON position.
4. Only on models with individual Key Switch and Rocker Switch: Insert Safety Key into slot (DO NOT TURN SAFETY KEY SWITCH).
Be sure you feel a “snap” when Safety Key is fully inserted.
5. Prime system: 3 primes maximum. DO NOT over prime system. Make sure you cover the vent hole before the primer is compressed.
Hold the primer bulb in the compressed position for one full second each time you press it. Repeat for a total of 3 primes.
6. Firmly grasp rope handle. Position your body so you are standing close to engine. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope
firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback. DO NOT stand far away from engine or over extend the rope handle. Doing
this will damage the recoil.
PULL START PROCEDURE
STARTING THE ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (fig. 1)
Follow steps 1-5 for manual engine start procedure.
6A.Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first.
Then plug cord into wall receptacle. Use appropriately sized extension cord
(a minimum of 16 gage, 3-wire, 13 amp, no longer that 25 feet, and suitable
for outdoor use) to prevent damage to electric starter.
7. Press and hold starter button.
Do not hold the electric starter button down for more than 5 seconds.
Wait at least 1 minute before additional starting attempts.
•
IMPORTANT:
After engine starts, unplug the cord from the starter adaptor.
If additional extension cord is needed, make sure to use
a three-wire cord. Do not exceed extension cord length
provided by Equipment Manufacturer. Only use extension
cord with equal to or greater AWG size wire that is
provided by the Equipment Manufacturer.
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4
6
6A
7
fig.1
Operation
WARNING
1. Firmly grasp recoil handle.
2. Position your body so you are
standing close to engine.
3. PULL SLOWLY UNTIL RESISTANCE
IS FELT, then pull rope firmly and
quickly to start engine and avoid
kickback.
Do not stand far away from engine
or over-extend the rope handle.
Doing this will damage the recoil
WARNING
CAUTION
PGH45600
3X’s
MAX
RUN
START
ON
OFF
FUEL
Optional combined
Engine Run/Stop
and Safety Key Switch
