MTD TB320BV - Manual (Page 12)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
On/Off Stop Control
Throttle Control
Idle Fast
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position ( ). Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all times.
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 11). If you can’t see
fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
3. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 12 as a
blower, Fig. 13 as a vacuum). Move the throttle control
to the idle position (
) (Fig. 10). This is especially
important during cold starting.
4. Push the blue EZ-Start™ Lever towards the primer
bulb until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 11).
5. Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion until the engine attempts to start. Repeat until
the engine starts.
NOTE: The unit uses Spring Assist Starting™, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the
engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough
to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need
to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance
when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is
vastly different from (and much easier than) what you
may be used to.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the
fast position ( ) and let the engine warm up for 15 to
30 seconds. The blue EZ-Start™ Lever will click off
automatically when you move the throttle control to
the fast position.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are
operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F,
above 90º F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Vacuum
Starting
Position
Starter
Rope
Starter
Rope
Blower
Starting
Position
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.
12 and 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust and grass could be picked up by the air
intake and thrown out by the discharge opening.
This could damage the unit, property, or cause
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always remove the vacuum bag prior to
refueling the unit. The bag may become a
fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
WARNING:
Primer
Bulb
Blue EZ-Start™
Lever
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.