Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 13
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
(000100a)
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
(000291)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See Adding Engine Oil for
instructions.
Perform the following before starting engine:
1. Chec
k engine oil level.
2. Chec
k fuel level.
3. Inspec
t unit for damage.
Starting the Engine
NOTE: The engine has a fixed throttle position and is
equipped with an auto-choke. No throttle or choke adjust-
ment by the operator is required.
Manual Start
1. See Before Starting Engine.
2. See Figure 3-1. Insert key (A) into key s
lot.
Figure 3-1. Manual Start
3. V
erify fuel shutoff (B) is turned counterclockwise to
OPEN.
4. Set ch
oke control lever (C) to CHOKE:
• On GC2800B, turn choke control lever left.
• On GC300B, turn choke counterclockwise.
NOTE: Leave chok
e control lever in RUN if engine is
already warm.
5. Pu
sh and release primer bulb (D) three times.
6. See Figure 3-2. Slowly pull starter cord (E) until
resistance is felt, then pull starter cord rapidly.
Starter cord
will recoil back into position when
released.
Figure 3-2. Starter Cord
7. Slowly ad
just choke clockwise as the engine
warms up. Wait until engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
8. V
erify choke is turned fully clockwise, and throttle
lever is fully to the right when engine is warmed up
and running smoothly.
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