Craftsman 536.881800 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION
felt and then pull rapidly to start the
engine. Do not allow the recoil
starter handle
to snap back. Slowly
return the recoil starter handle.
9. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6
tries, See Difficult Starting in the
“Troubleshooting Table”.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes. As the engine
warms up, adjust the
choke knob
toward the RUN position. Wait until
the engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
11. (E le c tric S ta rt) First disconnect
power cord from receptacle. Then,
disconnect the power cord from the
starter motor.
How To Start A Warm Engine
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave the choke lever in the
oft position and do not push the primer
button. If the engine fails to start, follow
the Cold Start instructions.
Frozen Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn
the engine, follow the steps below.
1. Puli as much starter rope as pos­
sible out of the starter.
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter. Re­
peat until the engine starts.
Warm engines will cause condensation
in cold weather. To prevent possible
freeze-up of recoil starter and engine
controls, proceed as follows after each
snow removal job.
1. With engine off, allow engine to cool
for several minutes.
2. Puli starter rope very slowly until re­
sistance is felt, then stop. Allow the
starter rope to recoil. Repeat three
times.
3. With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carbu­
retor cover in area of controls and
levers. Also, move the choke control
and starter handle several times.
A WARNING; Never run en­
gine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. En­
gine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from
any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
• Engine parts, especially the muf­
fler, become extremely hot. Se­
vere thermal burns can occur on
contact. Allow the engine to cool
before touching.
* Never allow children to operate
the snow thrower. Never allow
adults to operate the snow throw­
er without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children and pets.
• Never leave the snowthrower un­
attended while the engine is run­
ning. Anyone operating the en­
gine or equipment must carefully
read and understand the operat­
ing instructions.
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