MTD 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator - Manual (Page 9)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Blue Choke Lever
Position 1
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Refer
to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [I]
position (Fig. 6).
3. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4. 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. 7). 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.
5. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by
placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly
and gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand
(Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off
the ground when starting.
6. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open
(full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with
your left hand. Pull the starter rope out a short
distance, until you feel some resistance. This is usually
around 2-4 inches. Then pull the rope smoothly and
briskly. Repeat this 5 times.
7. Move the blue choke lever to Position 2.
8. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope in the same manner as explained in Step 6. Pull 1
to 3 times to start the engine.
9. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
10. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke
lever in Position 3 (Fig. 7). Release the throttle control
to the idle position and begin operation.
IF... The engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position 2
(Fig. 7) and continue warm up.
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.
Position 3
Position 2
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 STOP (O)
position.
On/Off Stop Control
ON (I)
OFF (O)
Throttle Control
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
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. 8). To avoid serious injury,
the operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting.
WARNING: