MTD Y780 - Manual (Page 7)

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Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Lock-Out
Throttle
Control
Blue Choke
Lever
Position 1 Position 3
Position 2
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
(Squeezed)
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill gas tank with gas/oil mixture.
See Oil and Gasoline Mixing Instructions.
2. Verify the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I)
position (Fig. 15).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of gas should be visible in the
primer bulb and gas lines (Fig. 16). If you can’t see
gas in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see gas in it.
4. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 16).
5. With the unit on the ground, place one foot on the
metal foot stand to hold the unit in place (Fig. 17).
Press the throttle lock-out while you squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope up to 5 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 16).
7. While continuing to squeeze the throttle lock-out
and throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly until
the engine starts.
8. Keep squeezing the throttle lock-out and the
throttle control for 15 to 30 seconds to warm up the
engine.
9. Release the throttle control and throttle lock-out, and
let idle.
10. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 16).
The unit is ready for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure
the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and
start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position
2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever
to Position 3.
Starting
Position
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 16
Fig. 15
Fig. 17
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 17). To avoid serious injury, both the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.