Husqvarna 11524E Owners Manual - Page 13

OPERATION CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK GASOLINE FILLER CAP FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER STARTER BUTTON Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the "OFF" position. COLD START - RECOIL STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (Tied to recoil start cord) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 3. Rotate choke control to "FULL" position. PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION KEY RECOIL STARTER HANDLE THROTTLE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. FIG. 21 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the "OPEN" position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. • Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a licensed electrician. 4. Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between 15° and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is not necessary. NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer. 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control to the "OFF" position. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START - RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the "OFF" position. DO NOT push the primer. WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. Serious personal injury or damage to your snow thrower could result. COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (Tied to recoil start cord.) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 3. Rotate choke control to "FULL" position. 4. Connect the power cord to the engine. BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine. IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows: 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. 2. Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or use the electric starter. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle. NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the electric starter. 6. Push starter button until engine starts. IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continuous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt. 7. When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly move the choke control to the "OFF" position. 8. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, then from the engine. 13