MTD 6DE - Manual (Page 10)

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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• A small plastic cup may be located inside the fuel fill
opening beneath the gas cap. Remove and discard
this cup before filling up the tank.
Starting The Engine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug.
• Make certain both the auger control and drive
control are in the disengaged (released) position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not attempt to turn the key
.
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch.
Electric Starter (on models so quipped)
• Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
CAUTION: If your home’s wiring system
is not a three-wire grounded system, do
not use this electric starter under any
conditions.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: If your home electrical
system is grounded, but a three-hole
receptacle is not available, do not use your
snow thrower’s electric starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows:
• Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on
the 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 (cold
engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
• Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, 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.
• Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
• As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke
control to the 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 end at the three-prong wall outlet before
unplugging the opposite end from the snow
thrower.
Recoil Starter
• Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
• Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, 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.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
• Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the
rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly
harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to
recoil.