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Operating your snow thrower, Gas & oil fill-up, Stopping the engine – Cub Cadet WE 26 User Manual

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Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

Starting The Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain

the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.

2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control

are in the disengaged (released) position.

3. 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
1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire

grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.

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.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed
as follows:
1. 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.

2. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a

cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

3. 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.

4. Push starter button to start engine.
5. Once the engine starts, immediately release starter

button.

6. 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.

7. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug

the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug-
ging the opposite end from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not

release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a
firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly
recoil.

5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control

to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to the FULL position and then
slowly into the OFF position again.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry
off any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to STOP position.
2. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
3. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the

engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.

WARNING

Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and
warnings on the machine
and in this manual before
operating.

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.

If your home’s wiring
system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not
use this electric starter
under any conditions.

If your home electrical
system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle
is not available, do not
use your snow thrower’s
electric starter.

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower