Sears 247.8867 - Manual (Page 9)

4. Push primer button two or three times. See figure
16. If engine is warm, push primer button once
only.
■^NOTE
Always cover vent hole in primer button
with finger while pushing. Additional
priming may be necessary for the first
start if temperature is below 15°F.
5. Grasp starter handle (see figure 16) and pull rope
out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope re­
wind slowly,
ignition
Key
Choke
Knob
FIGURE 16.
Starter
Handle
Primer
Button
Throttle
Control
6. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping
a firm hold on the starter handle.
NOTE
If recoil starter is frozen and will not
crank the engine, proceed as follows:
a. Pull as much rope out of the starter as
possible.
b. Release starter handle and let it snap
back against the starter.
Only use the above procedure when
necessary to free a frozen starter.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until engine starts. If engine
fails to start, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until engine
starts.
8. As engine warms up and begins to operate even­
ly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If
engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly
move to OFF position,
NOTE
Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes as the engine will not develop
full power until it reaches operating
temperature.
A
t WARNING t
Temperature of muffler and surrounding
areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these
areas.
A
danger
MA
danger
STOP THE ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOGGING
,DISCHARGE CHUTE!.
i
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER-
KEEP HANDS, FEET.
^AND CLOTHING AWAY!
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, pro­
ceed as follows. With engine running, pull starter
rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three
or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce
a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the
engine or starter.
3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not
turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
NOTE
Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a
safe place. Engine will not start
without the ignition key.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times. Move
throttle control lever to FAST and leave in this posi­
tion. Move choke control to FULL choke position.
OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER
1. Start the engine as instructed previously.
2. Adjust the discharge chute up or down as desired.
Then use the chute crank to position the discharge
to discharge snow with the wind. Do not throw
snow toward a building as hidden objects could be
discharged with enough force to cause damage.
3. Make certain the weight transfer lever is position­
ed as necessary tor current snow conditions.