MTD 310-181-000 - Manual (Page 7)

Electric Starter (Optional):
The optional electric starter is equipped to operate on
120 Volt AC household current.
1. Connect power cord to switch on engine, then to
a three-hole, grounded household receptacle.
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^ WARNING J
When connecting power cord, first
connect cord to switch on engine, then
plug the other end into household recept­
acle. When disconnecting power cord,
always unplug from the household
receptacle first.
Push starter button to engage starter motor and
crank engine.
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This electric starter is not equipped
with a thermal cut-out switch. Do not
crank engine for more than a total of
20 seconds without allowing electric
starter to cool down for 10 minutes, or
severe damage to electric starter can
result.
■^NOTE
If the starter motor runs but the engine
does not turn over, the starter gear is
apparently covered with ice and frozen.
Place the unit in a warm atmosphere
until the gear is free and the starter
will engage.
3. After engine starts, release starter button. Move
choke gradually to OFF position. If engine falters,
return to ON position, then slowly move to OFF
position.
■i^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: WARNING 1
Temperature of muffler and surrounding
areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these
areas.
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. Recoil Starter: To help prevent possible freeze-
up of starter, proceed 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.)
■^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 unit. Move
the choke lever back and forth several times and
leave in the ON position.
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DANGER
SHUT OFF ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOG­
GING DISCHARGE
CHUTE.
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. Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in
front of the unit, engage the auger control handle.
As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm