MTD LT31CS - Manual (Page 16)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 26). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
WARNING:
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Fig. 25
Blue Choke Lever
Position 1 Position 3 Position 2
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 petrol with oil. Fill fuel tank with petrol/oil mixture.
See Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I )
position (Fig. 23 or Fig. 24).
3. 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. 25). 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.
4. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 25).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 26) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope 5 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control (hold the throttle
lock-out also for the LT31CS model), pull the starter
rope out with a controlled and steady motion 1 to 4
times to start the engine.
NOTE: The unit uses Advanced Starting Technology™,
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.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3. 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 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.
Fig. 26
Start/On (I) Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Lock-Out
(LT31CS Only)
Throttle
Control
Fig. 24
Throttle Control
(Squeeze during a
standard start)
Trimmer
Equipped With
Advanced Starting
Technology™
Fig. 23
LT31
LT31C &
LT31CS