Whilst this is a photo copy, and some of the pages are a little askew, it was all readable and intact. A real bonus finding an old manual for a classic piece of kit that no other site had.
Great stuff.
Thanks to Owner-Manuals.com! This manual was exactly what I needed. As Amana was purchased by Maytag and later by Whirlpool, there was no way to receive it from their websites. I was lucky to find this resource.
Text excerpt from page 14 (click to view)
STARTING AND STOPPING
Warm engine
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.
Stopping
The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using the stop switch.
Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position and then back to its original position (B). This only engages the start throttle setting without any choke.
B
Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to �ll the diaphragm. The diaphragm need not be completely �lled.
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord.
Push the choke control back to its original position as soon as the engine �res, and continue trying to start until the engine starts. When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle to automatically disengage the start throttle setting. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.
