Craftsman 536.88123 - Manual (Page 13)

• Connect the power cord to the switch box
on the engine.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into
a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C.
receptacle.
• Push the primer button while covering the
vent hole as follows; {Remove finger from
primer button between primes). See
figure on page 9 for location.
One time if temperature is above 50°F.
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F,
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
• 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 protected. If ovettieated it will
stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required),
• When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to
“1/2 choke” position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to “No
Choke" Position.
• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch
box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ^ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
• Push the primer button, see figure on
page 9, while covering the vent hole as
follows; (Remove finger from primer but­
ton between primes).
One time if temperature is above 50°F.
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F,
• Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back, but al­
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm
hold on the starter handle.
• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to “1/2 choke” position. When engine
runs smoothly, move choke lever to “No
Choke” Position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in tem­
peratures below 0°F.
• Run the 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 engine fails to
start, follow the Cold Start Instructions on
page 13.
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 in­
formation:
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to ^ (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9 for loca­
tion.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In­
sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure
it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe place.
• Rotate the choke knob to H choke ON
position. See figure on page 9.