Craftsman 536.886440 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATION
7. Push the primer button while cov­
ering the vent hole as follows: Re­
move finger from primer button
between primes.
Do not prime if temperature above
50° F (10° C).
Push two time if temperature is 50°
F(10° C)to 15°F(-10° C).
Push four times if temperature is
below 15° F (-10° C).
8. Push down on the starter button
until the engine starts. Do not crank
for more than 10 seconds at a time.
This electric starter is thermally pro­
tected. If overheated it will stop au­
tomatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required).
9. When tile engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke le­
ver to ”1/2 choke” position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke
lever to ”No Choke” Position.
10. Disconnect power cord from recep­
tacle, first, and then from switch
box.
NOTE; Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
11. Run engine at full throttle “FAST’
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at “OFF” and do
not push the primer button. If the en­
gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start
instructions.
TO START ENGINE
(recoil starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient
oil. The snow thrower engine is
equipped with a recoil starter. Before
starting the engine, be certain that you
have read the following information.
F-001087J 15
COLD START
1. Be sure auger drive and traction
drive levers are in the disengaged
(RELEASED) position.
2. Move throttle control to”FAST’ posi­
tion.
3. Remove the keys form the plastic
bag. Insert one key into ignition
slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. Keep the second
key in a safe place.
4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the
choke ON position.
5. Push the primer button while cov­
ering the vent hole as follows: Re­
move finger from primer button
between primes.
Do not prime if temperature above
50° F(10° C).
Push two time if temperature is 50°
F(10° C) to15°F(-10° C).
Push four times if temperature is
below 15° F (-10° C).
6. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back,
but allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter
handle.
7. As the engine warms up, move
choke lever to ”1/2 choke” position.
When engine runs smoothly, move
choke lever
to ”No Choke” Posi­
tion.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
8. Run engine at full throttle “FAST’
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at “OFF and do
not push the primer button. If the en­
gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start
instructions.
FROZEN STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn
engine:
1. Pull as much rope out of the starter
as possible.