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C. Starter Handle -The starter handle (C, Figure 5) connects to a starter cord to manually start the engine. Pulling starter handle rapidly spins the engine crankshaft, cycles the engine, and generates the spark necessary for starting the engine. D. Primer Button -When pressed, the Primer Button (D, Figure 5) provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine. Normally, pressing the primer button twice will provide enough fuel to start a cold engine. E. Engine Key -Insert key in switch and turn key to ON position when starting engine. To stop engine, turn key to OFF position. F. Choke Control -The is control (F, Figure 5) adjusts the fuel/air mixture, and is used to help start a cold engine by providing a richer mixture.Once the engine is warm and running smoothly, the Choke Control should be set to the off position to provide a normal air/fuel mix. Figure 5. Engine Controls E A B D F C A Electric Start Button (Optional) Activates electric starter B Fuel Tank Cap Covers fuels tank and provides venting to prevent vapor lock C Starter Handle Used to start engine D Primer Button Primes carburetor for faster cold starting. E Engine Key Prevents starting of engine without key. Stops engine when removed. F Choke Control Adjusts air/fuel mixture 7 Controls & Operation WARNING To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute: 1. Release the Auger Control. 2. Shut off the engine. 3. Remove the Engine Key. 4. Wait for moving parts to stop. 5. Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute. 6. If servicing is needed, remove cover and disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING For your safety, operation on slopes should be in an up and down direction only. If it becomes necessary to move across the face of a slope, use caution and do not blow snow. Be very careful when changing direction on a slope. Proper winter footwear is recommended for the operator to help prevent slipping. Never attempt to clean snow from excessively steep slopes. The maximum slope for any operation is 17.7% (10.). WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank. Keep snowthrower and gasoline away from open flame or spark. 8 FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of engine bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuel/oil mixture ratio for the five horsepower engine is 50 to 1. Use fuel/oil mixture chart shown. NOTE: To prevent damage to engine, carefully observe recommended fuel to oil mixing ratio and procedures. • Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean fuel container. • Always use fresh, unleaded, winter grade fuel • Never put plain, unmixed fuel into fuel...

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