Simplicity 1694441 - Manual (Page 15)

Operation
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to
the ON position.
2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 1) into the Engine
Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.
3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi-
tion.
4. Turn the Choke Knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is
cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)
5. Push the Primer Button (D) two times if engine is
cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)
6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter
button to crank the engine.
Manual Start: Pull Starter Handle (C) rapidly to start
the engine. Do not allow the Starter Handle to snap
back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keep-
ing a firm grip on the Starter Handle.
7. As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
turn the Choke Knob (B) slowly counter-clockwise to
the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to
SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the Choke Knob
clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it
run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF
position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for
a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full
speed. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature. After warming up,
always operate at full throttle.
A
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F G
B
B
Figure 1. Engine Controls
A. Electric Start Button (Optional)
B. Choke Knob
C. Starter Handle
D. Primer Button
E. Throttle Lever
F. Engine Key
G. Fuel Valve
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