MTD YM26CS EN - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 4: OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
FUELING UNIT
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable
and its vapors can explode if ignited. To
avoid serious personal injury, always stop the
engine and allow it to cool before filling the
fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank.
Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area.
1. Remove fuel cap (Fig. 7).
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid
injury from
gasoline spray.
Fig. 7
Fuel Cap
Fuel Tank
Gas Can Spout
2. Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the
fuel tank (Fig. 7) and fill tank.
WARNING: Add gasoline in a clean, well
ventilated area outdoors. Avoid creating a
source of ignition for spilt fuel.
NOTE: Do not overfill tank.
3. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING: Never operate the unit without
the fuel cap securely in place.
5. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTE: Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to
Federal, State and Local regulations.
Unleaded
Gasoline
SECTION 5: STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out
of Fuel
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined
area.
1. Check oil level in crankcase. See Checking the Oil
Level in the Maintenance and Repair Instructions
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded
gasoline.
3. Put the Start/Stop Engine Control in the START [I]
position (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A)
position (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Slide the choke lever directly above the
appropriate symbol on air filter cover decal
(Fig. 9).
5. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 7
times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 9). If gasoline has not entered the bulb, press
three more times, or until it does.
Start / Stop
Control
Primer
Bulb
Choke
Lever