You know, it never ceases to amaze me over the years how many owners cause some of their own Snowblower Problems in the area of Proper Starting Procedure. Yes, there should be a CD devoted to proper care (regular tune-up, yearly oil change and gas treatment) and correct starting procedure. But sadly there isn't and this means you need to be educated by Al - the EXPERT!
I have already seen this season where the owner's have been keeping the choke on way too much causing fouling, flooding and even premature spark plug death! Coupled with bad oil and gas which has not been treated, its makes starting this year's blower that much harder. So first of all, clean or better yet, change your plug if the ceramic innard has turned brown/black and appears wet!
Now that your plug is taken care of - read carefully the proper starting steps involved!
1) Make sure your starting Key is inserted.
2) Make sure your on/off switch is on the ON position if you have one.
3) Make sure your gas shut off valve is in the ON position if you have one.
4) Make sure your choke switch is in the full position. This usually means in the full right position but not always with some newer models where the reverse is full choke. Check the machine and your owners manual for correct position.
5) Now prime the Primer bulb 3 times hard like your poking your hated boss' eye!
6) Insert your extension cord and press your electric starter for no more than 3 seconds or pull your starter cord.
7) Once engine engages, reduce your choke to the 3/4 or even half position depending on the health of your machine.
8) Let machine warm up for 5-7 minutes and take choke position to the off position. Machines with sick carburetors will not allow for this so you may have to run on 1/2 and worse 3/4 position.
p.s. Before beginning the above procedure, place the Throttle handle in either Top Position of 75% of the way up. Never start your machine with your engine Throttle less than 75% of full position.
So there you have it for those of you who forget from year to year. Now you can come back yearly and review Al's instructions and save your money at the same time.
For more information or servicing requests, please visit my website at snowblower.es
I have already seen this season where the owner's have been keeping the choke on way too much causing fouling, flooding and even premature spark plug death! Coupled with bad oil and gas which has not been treated, its makes starting this year's blower that much harder. So first of all, clean or better yet, change your plug if the ceramic innard has turned brown/black and appears wet!
Now that your plug is taken care of - read carefully the proper starting steps involved!
1) Make sure your starting Key is inserted.
2) Make sure your on/off switch is on the ON position if you have one.
3) Make sure your gas shut off valve is in the ON position if you have one.
4) Make sure your choke switch is in the full position. This usually means in the full right position but not always with some newer models where the reverse is full choke. Check the machine and your owners manual for correct position.
5) Now prime the Primer bulb 3 times hard like your poking your hated boss' eye!
6) Insert your extension cord and press your electric starter for no more than 3 seconds or pull your starter cord.
7) Once engine engages, reduce your choke to the 3/4 or even half position depending on the health of your machine.
8) Let machine warm up for 5-7 minutes and take choke position to the off position. Machines with sick carburetors will not allow for this so you may have to run on 1/2 and worse 3/4 position.
p.s. Before beginning the above procedure, place the Throttle handle in either Top Position of 75% of the way up. Never start your machine with your engine Throttle less than 75% of full position.
So there you have it for those of you who forget from year to year. Now you can come back yearly and review Al's instructions and save your money at the same time.
For more information or servicing requests, please visit my website at snowblower.es
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