1430SB, 36SB, 45SBSnow BEASTSnow BEAST Snow BlowerV8.10.25.12Starting the EngineDANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbonmonoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathingexhaust can cause loss of consciousness and maylead to death. Do not operate the engine in aconfined space where dangerous carbon monoxidefumes can collect.Starting the Engine Using the Recoil StartNOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and leavea gap for expansion and fill the engine with SAE5-W30motor oil (1.2—1.5 quarts) before starting your snowblower. Check engine oil before each use.1. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order forthe engine to start. Remove the key when the snowblower is not in use.2. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly intothe engine’s carburetor. Push two to three timesdepending on the temperature. Note: Do not pressthe primer button more than 5 times. Fuel may leakfrom the carburetor with over priming.3. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE 1 position(choke more in colder temperatures).4. Pull the recoil to start the engine.5. After the engine is started, slowly turn the choke upone level at a time as the engine warms up until it isat the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”Before attempting to use your snow blower, make sure youare familiar with all of the components and have read themanual.DANGERStarting the Engine using theElectric Start1. Use a safe, non damaged powercord to plug into the electric start outlet.2. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order forthe engine to start. Remove the key when the snowblower is not in use.3. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly intothe engine’s carburetor. Push two to four timesdepending on the temperature.4. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE position(choke more in colder temperatures).5. Press the electric start button. Note: Do not engagestarter more than 10 seconds each time.6. After the engine is started, slowly turn the choke upone level at a time as the engine warms up until it isat the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”7. Unplug the extension cord before operating thesnow blower.Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use thesnow blower. Look for items such as stones, sticks ,wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the snowblower, these and other objects may becomeprojectiles that could lead to serious injury or death.Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safedistance.WARNINGWARNINGWARNING! The electric starter is designed tooperate on 120 volt AC household current. Use only aUL-listed, 16 gauge extension cord for outdoor use that isno longer than 50 feet (15 meters).To prevent damaging electric start-er wait 1 minute between everyelectric start attempt and never useelectric start in the rain.Safety KeyChokeDo NOT over-prime the engine. Pressing theprimer bulb more than 3x could result in floodingthe carburetor making the engine hard to startor cause fuel to leak from the carburetor inlet.