Valve clearance specification is .004-.006 in. Do I adjust to the low, middle or high end of that?

I will say up front that I don't know anything about 'snow blowers'! I would suggest though that if this machine is still in it's warranty period, take it back to the dealer and get them to fix it. If you start playing around with it you may void your warranty!

Another suggestion is to read over the 'instruction' book. Remember the old adage 'When all else fails read the instruction book' lolIt sounds to me like you may be trying to start the motor 'under load' and you may not have disengaged a 'clutch' of some description! Good luck with your quest!

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